Getting To Grips With Southern Hospitality – The True Meaning Of Southern Phrases

Can’t Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear

We are back now with another farm-inspired expression that happens to be incredibly insulting! If a Southerner ever used this saying to describe you, it means that you are beyond help. “Can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” means that a person or thing of low quality cannot be turned into something worthy or admirable. For example, you might struggle to make dependable tools out of low-quality metals, or a poor student might not be a suitable candidate for a university Masters program.

Cant Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sows Ear