   Sweet as Pie"Sweet as pie" is a Southern and Appalachian saying meaning exceptionally kind, gentle, or pleasant-mannered. The phrase compares someone’s disposition to the sweetness and comfort of a homemade pie-a symbol of warmth and hospitality across the South. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern synonyms: kind, polite, pleasant, gentle, good-natured, hospitable Hillbilly Dude Says...  'Sweet as pie' is a common one down here - I'd say more common that 'sweet as a peach' outside of Georgia. Hillbilly Dude Says... 'Sweet as pie' is a common one down here - I'd say more common that 'sweet as a peach' outside of Georgia. Pronunciation[SWEET as pah] /ˈswiːt əz paɪ/ Meaning & Usage- Exceptionally kind or pleasant (simile)
Mae:
That new teacher’s sweet as pie.
Earl:
Reckon the kids won’t give her too much trouble then.variations: sweet as sugar, sweet as a peach, nice as pie ★ When a Southerner calls you "sweet as pie," take it as high praise-kindness, good manners, and a touch of charm all rolled into one crust. ★ Origin and EtymologyThe expression dates to the late 1800s in rural American-especially Southern-speech, where pie was a universal symbol of comfort, generosity, and home life. Southern newspapers and cookbooks of the era used "sweet as pie" to describe people, gestures, and even melodies that pleased the heart. Usage Notes
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