   That Just Flew All Over MeIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "that just flew all over me" means "that suddenly upset or offended me." It’s used when something hits a nerve and you feel instant irritation or anger. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern Hillbilly Dude Says...  You can still hear 'just flew all over me' used all over down here. Hillbilly Dude Says... You can still hear 'just flew all over me' used all over down here. Pronunciation[flew ALL over me] /fluː ɔːl ˈoʊvɚ miː/ Meaning & Usage- To cause sudden irritation or anger (idiomatic verb phrase)
Mae:
You okay?
Earl:
He made a crack about my mama-an’ it flew all over me.- To feel instantly vexed or indignant (idiomatic verb phrase)
Mae:
They doubled the fee without tellin’ us.
Earl:
Whew, that just flew all over me.variations: really upset me, rubbed me the wrong way, got under my skin, set me off ★ The image is of emotion "flying over" you-coming on fast and full. It’s a hallmark Southern turn of phrase for a quick flash of offense or anger, without implying a long-lasting grudge. ★ Origin and EtymologyAttested in U.S. regional English, especially the South and South Midland, as a colloquial extension of "fly all over" meaning "to attack or assail suddenly." The figurative "emotion hitting you all at once" sense is common in Southern speech. Usage NotesOften used about remarks that feel disrespectful or rules that seem unfair. Natural in everyday Southern/Appalachian conversation; outside the region it can sound quaint or distinctly Southern. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it natural: stress ALL ("flew ALL over me"). "Over" often comes out quick-almost "ov’r." | ...
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