born and bred

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Definition

  1. Used to describe someone who was born and grew up in a specific location, and who possesses the typical characteristics of people from that place.

    • He's New York born and bred, and he knows the city inside out.

    • Although she lives abroad now, she is still a Londoner, born and bred.

    • The residents of this small town are all born and bred locals, and they're very proud of their traditions.