barn find
A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He discovered a rare car that was a true barn find.”
“The collector spent years searching for a classic motorcycle, eventually discovering a dusty barn find in a rural shed.”
“Hidden beneath layers of grime and forgotten for decades, the vintage sports car proved to be a remarkable barn find for the lucky restorer.”
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bit by a barn mouse
tipsy; slightly drunk
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born in a barn
In a past tense: criticizing the person to whom the phrase is directed for inappropriately, and usually neglectingly, leaving an exterior door or window open, considered ill-mannered.
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find another gear
To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
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find fault
To criticize something excessively.
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find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).
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find no bones in
To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.
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find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
Last updated August 10, 2026