At a loss for words: Western style

It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This time, join me on a journey into the Old West to recall some elderly idioms before they ride off into the sunset. First, let’s start the pace off right for the slower folks among us. You know the type, they seem to have a “hitch in their giddy-up.” This means they have encountered a small problem or impediment that is slowing their progress. It could also be used as an indication that someone isn’t feeling well. The “hitch” is the problem you're facing and the “giddy-up” is an old phrase used to tell horses to get up and get moving. In the phrase, it is generally indicative of forward