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

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

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

From BBC