be born 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
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
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  • be/be born/be made that way
  • born and bred
  • 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
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References in periodicals archive
"I just have a hard time believing that people could be born that way," as one of my respondents put it.