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Cultural PridePlay
Expresses a strong connection to one's origins and often a sense of pride in local customs and traditions. SlideShe's Chinese born and bred, always celebrating her heritage.
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It's not used for those who have just traveled or lived briefly in a place; it implies a deep-rooted upbringing. SlideI lived there for a year, but I'm not British born and bred.
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Informal ContextPlay
Used in casual conversations rather than formal writing; suitable in personal narratives or storytelling. SlideAt the reunion, he boasted of being Boston born and bred.