Phrase guide

born and bred

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Showing characteristics of birth and upbringing, especially in relation to a particular location.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • She is a born and bred New Yorker.
  • Oh, you're from America? —Born and bred.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: paljasjalkainen — native to
  • Korean: 나고 자라다 (nago jarada) — native to
  • Spanish: nacido y criado — native to