were you born in a tent

Meaning: An admonishment to someone who has carelessly left a door open.

Example: “"Shut the door! Were you born in a tent?"”

Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase sarcastically suggests the person was raised in a tent and thus has no notion of keeping doors closed.

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