dyed-in-the-wool
Example Sentences
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She, too, is a dyed in the wool fan of "The Last Unicorn" and references it in her lectures.
From Salon • Nov. 29, 2022
The press also characterised the band’s audience as dyed in the wool hippies “replete with grubby Afghan jackets”, said Melody Maker – but they couldn’t have been more wrong.
From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2020
Living up close and personal with a dyed in the wool procrastinator for 40 years has been the equivalent of a graduate program in behavioral psych.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2016
Sheriff Bradford was a real gentleman, dyed in the wool.
From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old
"We'll give you an initiation you'll never forget, a regular three-ply, dyed in the wool, warranted storm-proof initiation," added Ben, in tragic tones.
From Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall by Goss, John
