Born and bred

phrase

Born and grew up in a particular place, and having the typical characteristics of people from that place.

He's New York born and bred, and he loves the energy of the city.
Visual representation of "born and bred" - Born and grew up in a particular place, and having the typical characteristics of people from that place

Often appears as...

  • new york born and bred
  • london born and bred

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Born and grew up in a particular place, and having the typical characteristics of people from that place.

He's New York born and bred, and he loves the energy of the city.
Visual representation of "born and bred" - Born and grew up in a particular place, and having the typical characteristics of people from that place

Often appears as...

  • new york born and bred
  • london born and bred

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
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Cultural Pride

Expresses a strong connection to one's origins and often a sense of pride in local customs and traditions.

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She's Chinese born and bred, always celebrating her heritage.
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Not For Travelers

It's not used for those who have just traveled or lived briefly in a place; it implies a deep-rooted upbringing.

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I lived there for a year, but I'm not British born and bred.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing; suitable in personal narratives or storytelling.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the reunion, he boasted of being Boston born and bred.
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Cultural Pride

Expresses a strong connection to one's origins and often a sense of pride in local customs and traditions.

Illustration for Cultural Pride
She's Chinese born and bred, always celebrating her heritage.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not For Travelers

It's not used for those who have just traveled or lived briefly in a place; it implies a deep-rooted upbringing.

Illustration for Not For Travelers
I lived there for a year, but I'm not British born and bred.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing; suitable in personal narratives or storytelling.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the reunion, he boasted of being Boston born and bred.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Pride

Expresses a strong connection to one's origins and often a sense of pride in local customs and traditions.

Illustration for Cultural Pride
She's Chinese born and bred, always celebrating her heritage.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not For Travelers

It's not used for those who have just traveled or lived briefly in a place; it implies a deep-rooted upbringing.

Illustration for Not For Travelers
I lived there for a year, but I'm not British born and bred.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing; suitable in personal narratives or storytelling.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the reunion, he boasted of being Boston born and bred.
Visual representation of the word "Born and bred"

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