that\ dog'll\ hunt

that\ dog'll\ hunt
A commonly used redneck expression to inform other rednecks that something is acceptable or will work.

Billy Bob asked Jethro what he thought of his new girlfriend, to which Jethro responded, That dog'll hunt.


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