be/be born/be made that way
be born that way
To be naturally inclined to be or behave in a certain way. I've never been a very patient person—I just wasn't born that way, I guess.
See also: born, that, way
be made that way
To be naturally inclined to be or behave in a certain way. I've never been a very patient person—I just wasn't made that way, I guess.
See also: made, that, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ˈbe/be ˈborn/be ˈmade that way
(of a person) behave or do things in a particular manner because it is part of your character: It’s not his fault he’s so shy — he was born that way.See also: born, made, that, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be born that way
- bred
- born and bred
- Were you born in a tent?
- be born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth
- be born with a silver spoon in your mouth
- born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth
- born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth
- born with a silver spoon in mouth
- born with a silver spoon in your mouth