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not just whistling Dixie

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not just whistling Dixie

Rur. not talking nonsense. (Alludes to a song titled "Dixie.") Man, you are right! You're not just whistling Dixie. When you say she is wrong, you're not just whistling Dixie.

See also: Dixie, just, not, whistle

not just whistling Dixie

(...ˈdɪksi)

tv. not talking nonsense. (Folksy. Refers to a song titled Dixie.) Man, you are right! You’re not just whistling Dixie.

See also: Dixie, just, not, whistle