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What does the Idiom born and bred mean?

"Born and bred" means someone was born and raised in a particular place. It implies a strong connection to that place and its culture.

Here are some examples of how the idiom is used:

* "He's a New Yorker born and bred." This means he was born in New York City and has lived there his entire life.

* "She's a country girl born and bred." This means she was raised in a rural area and is comfortable with that lifestyle.

The idiom emphasizes the deep roots a person has in a place and can be used to describe someone who embodies the spirit and traditions of that location.

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