Meaning of 'Not born yesterday'
What does the saying 'Not born yesterday' mean?
Idiom: Not born yesterday
Meaning:
When someone says that they weren't born yesterday, they mean that they are not naive or easily fooled.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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