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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Non essere nato ieri

Not to be born yesterday

Literal Translation

"Not to have been born yesterday"

What it means

Insists that one is experienced enough not to be easily fooled.

Example in context

"Non cercare di ingannarmi — non sono nato ieri."

"Don't try to fool me — I wasn't born yesterday."

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