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Have you heard the term "Fair to middling"

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January 18, 2018, 08:44 AM
mcrimm
Have you heard the term "Fair to middling"
It was a common phrase while growing up in Wisconsin. I've haven't heard it in many years since I've been in the West.


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January 23, 2018, 06:04 PM
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January 23, 2018, 06:15 PM
9mmnut
Yep. My Grandfather.
January 23, 2018, 08:52 PM
LtJL
I said it today. It's normal vernacular in the Middle Mississippi valley.
January 23, 2018, 08:57 PM
BamaJeepster
Common growing up in Alabama and still commonly heard here in Appalachia.

I reckon it will still be commonly heard tomorrow, the Good Lord willing and the crick don't rise...


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January 23, 2018, 10:29 PM
Il Cattivo
Still hear it and use it from time to time.
January 23, 2018, 10:33 PM
DSgrouse
Isn't "fair to middlin" a grade of cotton that farmers were given when selling their cotton to the local buyer?
January 23, 2018, 10:57 PM
Rightwire
Fair to Midland is pretty common in Michigan. We have a city named Midland. There are various contractions that you'll hear as well



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January 24, 2018, 10:57 PM
TAllen01
From Ohio. Definitely heard it. As 'Fair to middlin' and Fare to Midland.