In the same general vein, I’ve been known to say, “I’m gonna make like a tree and get the hell out of here”.
Also partial to: “subtle as a flying mallet”.
A friend’s father had the most convoluted way of saying someone was thin that I’ve ever heard: “That boy hasn’t got enough fat on his ass to fry his ears.”
“The cream may rise to the top, but gold’s pretty heavy.”
“Busy as a one legged man in a butt-kicking contest.”
“Crooked as a dog’s hind leg”
I’ve heard it as “Strong as an ox and couldn’t spell it.”
My pa said ‘he’s got a hitch in his giddy-up’
Life’s hard. But it’s harder if you’re stupid.
The first thing to do when you find yourself digging yourself into a hole – stop digging!