A common use of this phrase would be, "Where did you come from?"
it depended on the status of the slave but many slaves had very poor living conditions such as dirt floors and very poor housing arrangements.
The farmer's market.
They said it was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. That was because a lot of dirt-poor troops were having to fight for the profits of rich landowners who were not in uniform. Northern troops were saying the same - because of the disastrous law that allowed rich young men to pay a substitute to enlist in their place.
It means a small worthless amount. Origins somewhere in the US or Canada
The phrase "dirt poor" originated in the early 20th century and is a colloquial way of describing extreme poverty. The term likens the individual's financial situation to being as impoverished as the dirt on the ground.
The phrase "dirt poor" is a colloquial expression used to indicate extreme poverty. It refers to a level of destitution where a person may not even have enough resources to afford basic necessities. The term "dirt" could symbolize worthlessness or lack of value, emphasizing the dire financial situation of the individual.
It originated from the southwestern united states. People would run in the desert and come back with dirty feet. They would say "I was pounding dirt" instead of saying I was running.
A cracker was a slang name for a dirt poor white person. Somewhere in the late 1830's.
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The phrase 'hard nosed' is believed to have originated in the hunting world. The term was first used to describe a hunting dog with a poor sense of smell.
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The Bible
+Watsonville +"dirt racing" -"figure eight"