   Great Day in the Mornin'!In Appalachian and Southern speech, "Great day in the morning!" is an old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, delight, or exasperation. It’s a colorful, polite way of saying "Wow!" or "Mercy!" without swearing. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #OldTimers #Southern #Exclamations Hillbilly Dude Says...  I've heard ‘great day in the morning!’ over the years, but it's not super common. Pronunciation[GRAYT DAY in thuh MORN-in] Meaning & Usage- Exclamation of surprise, delight, or exasperation (interjection)
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Great day in the morning! Would you look at that sky?other spellings: Great day, Great day alive, and Good gracious ★ "Great day in the morning!" lets you express strong feeling without cussing. It’s perfect for church, family, or polite company and still gets the point across. ★ OriginDocumented in early 20th-century Southern newspapers and church writings as a mild oath. Popularized further by the 1956 Randolph Scott western film *Great Day in the Morning*. It’s a descendant of older British/Scots expressions like "Good day in the morning." NotesStill heard among older Southerners and Appalachians, especially in church circles or family talk. Outside the region it’s rare and reads as quaint or humorous. Say It Like a SouthernerSaid plain: "great day in the mornin’!" with the "g" dropped. Often drawn out for emphasis: "Greeeeat day in the mornin’!" | About We are a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia, but wide as the world. Read more... |
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