to the bone
idiom
1
: very much
We were frozen to the bone.
The threatening look in his eyes chilled me to the bone.
2
: as much as possible
The company has cut costs to the bone in an effort to save money.
Examples of to the bone in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
To enjoy lamb chops like a local, get your hands a little dirty (no utensils, please) and make sure to bite off the thin strip of meat that attaches to the bone from top to bottom—one of my favorite bits.
—
Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
But at some closed park locations, services will be stripped to the bone, including no trash collection, restrooms, road or walkway maintenance or visitor information.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Stacy's torso was nearly cut in half, her throat was cut to her windpipe and her wrist was slashed to the bone.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Slice these glands away, cutting down to the bone to be sure of removing all objectionable material.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the bone
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
But at some closed park locations, services will be stripped to the bone, including no trash collection, restrooms, road or walkway maintenance or visitor information.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Stacy's torso was nearly cut in half, her throat was cut to her windpipe and her wrist was slashed to the bone.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Slice these glands away, cutting down to the bone to be sure of removing all objectionable material.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the bone
Cite this Entry
“To the bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20bone. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share