#20: “He Thinks the Sun Comes up Just to Hear Him Crow”

Roosters are known for their early morning crowing, proudly announcing the sun’s arrival. But an exceedingly arrogant rooster? He might believe that his crowing caused the sun to rise! That’s the idea behind the phrase, “He thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow.”

It’s the perfect Southern way to describe someone full of themselves—someone who believes the world revolves around them. Just like that cocky rooster strutting around the barnyard, these folks assume their presence is the reason for all good things.