Idiom: Not know you are born
Meaning: This indicates that the person described is unaware of his or her good fortune or is unaware of how difficult day to day life was before he/she was born. Typical usage: 'Kids today don't know they are born'.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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