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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
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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.
