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kill your own snakes

Phrase

Meaning
An Ozarks phrase meaning to handle your own problems.
Type
Phrase
Used in
Springfield, Missouri
Source: Springfield-Greene County Library
Also reported
Arkansas
Source: Springfield-Greene County Library

What does “kill your own snakes” mean

Kill your own snakes is Ozarks plain speech for taking care of your own trouble. It is practical, sharp, and a little backwoods dramatic in the best way.

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