Re: The meaning of a phrase. : : 2. : It's not the kill, it's the thrill of the chase. Said in defence of hunting. YOU AIN'T JUST WHISTLIN' DIXIE - You're not just talking or making small talk, you're saying something important, worthwhile. 'Dixie' refers to the popular song.. From Whistlin' Dixie: A Dictionary of Southern Expressions by Robert Hendrickson (Pocket Books, New York, 1993).