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Meaning of raised in a barn | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

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”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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