born and bred

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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Born and bred in Oban, MacIntyre has lived on a golf course for much of his life.

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Mr Chester's family described him as "Bicester born and bred" with a "quirky sense of humour".

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Concerns about the pace of change are not limited to those born and bred in this part of the Pennines.

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Keep in mind, I was born and bred in North Jersey.

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Born and bred in Bridgend, I couldn't finish my interview without putting James to the test - could he find a Cymru Connection with me?

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