born and raised

born and raised

Both born and raised in the same particular place; having lived in one's birthplace through one's adolescence. The phrase implies that one's identity has been shaped by the place. I may live in California now, but I'm a Texas gal, born and raised! As you could probably tell by his aggressive driving, he's a New Yorker, born and raised. Kelly's a Floridian born and raised, so the Montana winters will be a rude awakening for her.

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born and raised

 and born and bred

born and nurtured through childhood, usually in a specific place. She was born and raised in a small town in western Montana. Freddy was born and bred on a farm and had no love for city life.

See also: and, born, raised

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