Meaning of the word "what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh" in English
What does "what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh
US /wʌt ɪz brɛd ɪn ðə boʊn wɪl kʌm aʊt ɪn ðə flɛʃ/
UK /wɒt ɪz brɛd ɪn ðə bəʊn wɪl kʌm aʊt ɪn ðə flɛʃ/
Idiom
lifelong habits or inherited characteristics cannot be concealed or changed
Example:
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He tried to act sophisticated, but what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.
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His temper is no surprise; what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.