I may have been born at night, but not last night meaning
What does the saying 'I may have been born at night, but not last night' mean?
Idiom: I may have been born at night, but not last night
Meaning:
This is an expression used in the Southern USA meaning I am not a fool.
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Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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