Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-be-born-and-bred
phrase
/tə biː bɔrn ənd brɛd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who has been born and raised in a particular place, indicating a strong connection to their roots.
Examples
- She is proud to be born and bred in Liverpool.
- He moved away for a few years, but he is still a to-be-born-and-bred New Yorker at heart.
- The author is to-be-born-and-bred in a small village, which greatly influenced her writing.
Meaning
This expression often highlights one’s deep familiarity with, and affection for, their hometown or region.
Synonyms
- native
- local
- homegrown
