Meaning of 'Whistling Dixie'
What does the saying 'Whistling Dixie' mean?
Idiom: Whistling Dixie
Meaning:
If someone is whistling Dixie, they talk about things in a more positive way than the reality.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Music |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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