breed in the bone: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  globalformalliteraryarchaic
  • To be inherently or innately of a particular character; to possess a trait as if it were part of one's nature or lineage.
  • To have a quality so deeply established that it seems inseparable from one's constitution.

  Examples

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  • Her kindness seems to breed in the bone; it’s part of who she is.

    Su amabilidad parece innata; es parte de quien ella es.

  • The courage to face adversity was bred in the bone of the entire family.

    El coraje para enfrentar la adversidad estaba en la naturaleza de toda la familia.

  • He breeds in the bone a natural talent for leadership that inspires others.

    Él posee por naturaleza un talento innato para el liderazgo que inspira a los demás.