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Thaddeus831
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What is the origin of dyed-in-the-wool?
 
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methos
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If you dye the wool before spinning it into yarn, the dye penetrates more deeply and is less likely to wash out. This is why "dyed in the wool" is used to describe traits that are deeply ingrained.
 
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