born and bred

Idioms  

1. Born and educated in a single locale or social class. For example, Adam was a Bostonian, born and bred. Although the two words were paired earlier, the precise locution dates from the mid-1800s.

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Example Sentences

"I went to do physics at university, followed by meteorology as a masters degree and I came back to Cornwall as I'm born and bred here," he said.

From BBC

And he’s Southern California born and bred, the product of esteemed diamond factory Harvard-Westlake High.

From Los Angeles Times

Harrop has English parents and could have represented Team GB but opted to compete for France, where she was born and bred.

From BBC

"I'm an Annan person, born and bred," he said.

From BBC

Born and bred in Solihull, well-wishers have said the former Birmingham City FC players' win has helped to "raise the profile" of the city.

From BBC