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dyed–in–the–wool
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dyed–in–the–wool
(adjective)
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dyed–in–the–wool
/ˌdaɪdn̩ðə
ˈ
wʊl/
adjective
dyed–in–the–wool
/ˌdaɪdn̩ðə
ˈ
wʊl/
adjective
Learner's definition of DYED–IN–THE–WOOL
always used before a noun
often disapproving
:
having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change
He is known as a
dyed-in-the-wool
conservative.
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