wasn't born yesterday

wasn't born yesterday
wasn't born yesterday
◇ Someone who wasn't born yesterday is unlikely to believe something that is not true or to trust someone who is not trustworthy.

He said he'd pay me back, but I'll believe it when I see it. I wasn't born yesterday.

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Main Entry:born
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wasn't born yesterday — see born
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Main Entry:yesterday

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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