Were you born in a field?
Heard in Waterford, Cork and Down
A sarcastic expression used to ask someone (normally a younger person) if they would close the door behind them.
Mam: "Would you ever close the door, were you born in a field or something?" Son: "Nah mah, it was ardkeen and dey haves automatic doors!"
'Would you ever close the door; were you born in a field?' 'No, Mother, it was Ardkeen, and they have automatic doors!'
FAQ
What does Were you born in a field? mean?
A sarcastic expression used to ask someone (normally a younger person) if they would close the door behind them.
How do you use Were you born in a field??
For example: “Mam: "Would you ever close the door, were you born in a field or something?" Son: "Nah mah, it was ardkeen and dey haves automatic doors!"” In Posh English: 'Would you ever close the door; were you born in a field?' 'No, Mother, it was Ardkeen, and they have automatic doors!'