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were you born in a tent

idiom

An admonishment to someone who has left a door open.


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  1. 01

    all one's born days

    One's whole life.

  2. 02

    big tent

    A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of constituents or members, or views.

  3. 03

    born and bred

    Showing characteristics of birth and upbringing, especially in relation to a particular location.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

    Born rich, or into a wealthy family.

  6. 06

    fold one's tent

    To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.

  7. 07

    strike the tent

    To yield, give up, or surrender.

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