Where did the term "fair to midland" originate?

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Where did the term "fair to midland" originate?

(As in when someone asks you, "So, how are things going?" And you respond, "Ah, fair to midland".

2007-03-04 05:39:53 · 3 answers · asked by pdbarbour1 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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The term is actually "fair to middlin'" and it origininated in the mid 1800's and was originally used to grade livestock. Now it is used to talk about how one is feeling; basically that one is in good health.

2007-03-04 05:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by chicki_blue_eyez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is fair to middlin', meaning in the middle somewhere. It is a slang expression and is often heard in the south.

2007-03-04 05:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's 'fair to middling'.

In other words, average, just normal thanks.

2007-03-07 12:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋