to the manor born
From an upper class or wealthy familyFrom an upper class or wealthy family.
» Nobody seems to know where Tom was born.
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2 senses(not comparable)From an upper class or wealthy family.
Near-synonyms: born to the purple, born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
(not comparable)Eggcorn of to the manner born.
Examples
63 sentencesNobody seems to know where Tom was born.
It's better to be born lucky than rich.
Would you happen to know where Tom was born?
Do you happen to know where Tom was born?
Tom didn't want to go back to where he was born.
ruТом не хотел возвращаться на родину. — maz
Origin
Eggcorn of to the manner born.Eggcorn of to the manner born.
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