Raised in a barn Meaning in English
expression
释义
This expression is used to describe someone who behaves rudely or lacks basic manners, as if they were raised in a place where proper behavior was not taught.
用法与细微差别
Primarily used in the U.S., usually as a playful or scolding remark to highlight someone's bad manners (e.g., not closing a door, eating messily). Often asked as 'Were you raised in a barn?' to imply someone should know better. Not literal or offensive if said humorously.
例句
Don't eat with your mouth open—were you raised in a barn?
basic
Close the door! Were you raised in a barn?
basic
She never says thank you—sometimes I think she was raised in a barn.
basic
Come on, wipe your feet before you come inside—were you raised in a barn or what?
natural
When you leave every cabinet open, it's like you were raised in a barn.
natural
Seriously, would it kill you to use a napkin? You act like you were raised in a barn.
natural