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What is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh
what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh
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used to suggest that a person's innate tendencies or characteristics, inherited from their ancestors, will eventually become apparent in their actions or personality and are difficult to change
Example
Despite her best efforts to be kind and compassionate, her innate selfishness couldn't be suppressed, proving that what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.
