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

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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.

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"I'm Bradford born and bred and incredibly proud of my roots," he said.

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Darrin Abbott, who was born and bred in Ottery St Mary, travelled from Hawaii to take part in the Bonfire Night occasion.

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He was born and bred in Liverpool, I remember him from a young age in the academy and then coming to the first team and winning the Champions League.

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