3 definitions by vmadman
A detailed explanation of something or a full report on a situation, without any, relevant, details omitted.
Jane gave Sam "the full skivvy" on the plan for the party so that he could provide meaningful contributions to its planning.
by vmadman June 17, 2022
A southern term that means "You can't do everything perfectly, focus on the most important things, and put the rest of it out of your mind."
You might say this to someone who is putting too much time or effort into planning unimportant details of something.
One literal interpretation might be: If you imagine that you are moving a board, but cannot lift it off of the ground, then you should carry the side that looks the best and let the rest drag on the ground behind you.
Another variation of this phrase is "Let the Rough Side Drag", which means the same thing.
You might say this to someone who is putting too much time or effort into planning unimportant details of something.
One literal interpretation might be: If you imagine that you are moving a board, but cannot lift it off of the ground, then you should carry the side that looks the best and let the rest drag on the ground behind you.
Another variation of this phrase is "Let the Rough Side Drag", which means the same thing.
Joan: I've invited Robert and Kathy to the party, but they don't get along and I don't know what to do.
Sarah: You can't account for everything. Just invite everyone who might want to come, tell them who else you've invited, and "let the rough end drag". They can sort out their own personal relationships; that shouldn't be your problem.
Sarah: You can't account for everything. Just invite everyone who might want to come, tell them who else you've invited, and "let the rough end drag". They can sort out their own personal relationships; that shouldn't be your problem.
by vmadman June 17, 2022
It means, "how much do you have remaining?"
If you're waiting on someone to do something, you may ask them this to get an idea of how much longer it will take for them to complete their work.
In the Southern United States, the word "like" will be used in place of "lack"; see: "How much you like?"
If you're waiting on someone to do something, you may ask them this to get an idea of how much longer it will take for them to complete their work.
In the Southern United States, the word "like" will be used in place of "lack"; see: "How much you like?"
John: I can't come over until I've finished painting my fence.
Mary: How much you lack?
John: I'm nearly done. I have about 30 minutes left.
Mary: How much you lack?
John: I'm nearly done. I have about 30 minutes left.
by vmadman June 17, 2022