raised in a barn

Definitions

Uncivilized, unmannered.

Examples

“Momma's all the time telling us to act like⟳ we weren't raised in a barn. Ole Miz Hawkins must've been raised in her daddy's milk barn, instead of in the house with the china cups like⟳ she claims.”

““Raised in a barn, some people. Raised in a muck-filled, stinking barn.” Mag and Morgan stared at the grumbler's departing back until he was gone.”

“"No, thanks, we'll keep⟳ them with us." "Peggy always got on to me if I didn't ask⟳ for people's coats. 'George, you weren't raised in a barn, ask⟳ them if you can take⟳ their coats.'" The imitation sounded accurate”

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