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  1. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › I'm+from+MissouriI'm from Missouri - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    from Missouri. Requires proof; needs to be shown. Often used in longer phrases, such as "Show me, I'm from Missouri," or "I'm from Missouri and you'll have to show me." The phrase derives from Missouri's nickname, "The Show Me State." Primarily heard in US.

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  3. www.usingenglish.com › reference › idioms'From Missouri' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

    Meaning: If someone is from Missouri, then they require clear proof before they will believe something. Country: American English | Subject Area: Places | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

  4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › from+MissouriFrom Missouri - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    from Missouri. Requires proof; needs to be shown. Often used in longer phrases, such as "Show me, I'm from Missouri," or "I'm from Missouri and you'll have to show me." The phrase derives from Missouri's nickname, "The Show Me State." Primarily heard in US.

  5. www.phrases.org.uk › bulletin_board › 49I am from missouri - phrase meaning and origin - Phrasefinder

    Jun 27, 2006 · The more complete phrase is "I'm from Missouri. Show me." Missouri, a state in middle of the US, is known as the "Show Me" state. As legend would have it, they take a stubborn pride in being skeptical, not accepting an assertion without visible proof.

  6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › I'm+from+Missouri,+(and)+youI'm from Missouri, (and) you've got to show me

    I'm from Missouri, you've got to show me I won’t believe it without proof. This expression, signifying shrewd native skepticism rather than provincial stupidity, has been traced to a number of sources.

  7. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guideMeaning of From Missouri | Idioms & Phrases - redkiwiapp.com

    You can use "From Missouri" to describe someone who is stubborn or skeptical, especially when it comes to believing or accepting something. For example, if a friend is hesitant to try a new restaurant, you might say, 'He's definitely from Missouri when it comes to trying new foods.'

  8. www.britannica.com › story › why-is-missouri-called-the-showWhy Is Missouri Called the Show Me State? | Britannica

    Missouri has long been known as the Show Me state, but the origins of that nickname aren’t entirely clear. Perhaps the best-known story involves a Missouri representative named Willard Duncan Vandiver.