bred-in-the-bone

πŸ“– Definitions

adjective

1. Deep-rooted.

2. Habitual; inveterate.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œHer bred-in-the-bone positivity has left its mark on her son.” Ruth La Ferla; That Model in the Ad? She’s Mom; The New York Times; Jan 17, 2019.
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