Meanings
In a past tense: criticizing the person to whom the phrase is directed for inappropriately, and usually neglectingly, leaving an exterior door or window open, considered ill-mannered.
In a past tense: criticizing the person to whom the phrase is directed as lacking a sense of etiquette or being ill-mannered.
Example Sentences
1
Close the door! Were you born in a barn?
2
How did you manage to spill juice all over the floor? It's like you were born in a barn!
3
You should learn some table manners. It's rude to chew with your mouth open. Were you born in a barn?
4
You need to learn how to pick up your clothes. It looks like a tornado hit your room. Were you born in a barn?
5
You track mud into the house every day. Were you born in a barn?
