In all my born days

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During the entirety of one's life, often used to express surprise or disbelief.

I'd never seen such a peculiar sight in all my born days
Visual representation of "in all my born days" - During the entirety of one's life, often used to express surprise or disbelief

Often appears as...

  • never in all my born days
  • not once in all my born days

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Expressing Amazement

Use the phrase when something is so surprising, it's unlike anything you've experienced before.

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In all my born days, I hadn't seen such an innovative solution.
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Emphasizing Rarity

Highlight how rare or uncommon an event or experience is in your life.

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I've hardly heard such a strange noise in all my born days.
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Slightly Archaic

It's an older phrase, so it might sound quaint or outdated in everyday modern conversation.

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In all my born days, I've never witnessed such old-fashioned manners.
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