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.
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Scott McCaughey, who are Neil Young fans to the bone, even more so than myself and Michael [Stipe].
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
Arugula, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn give it a fresh taste that's perfect for summer.
Cut that rotisserie chicken to the bone for these delicious sandwiches that are perfect for lunch or dinner.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
On Wednesday, competitor Winnebago Industries cut its financial guidance for the second straight quarter, further trimming its revenue forecast but more importantly slashing its fiscal full year profit target to the bone.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 June 2025
But historic preservation efforts in the U.S. did get a mention – and they might as well be skinned to the bone.
—Michael R. Allen, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
Arugula, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn give it a fresh taste that's perfect for summer.
Cut that rotisserie chicken to the bone for these delicious sandwiches that are perfect for lunch or dinner.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
On Wednesday, competitor Winnebago Industries cut its financial guidance for the second straight quarter, further trimming its revenue forecast but more importantly slashing its fiscal full year profit target to the bone.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 June 2025
But historic preservation efforts in the U.S. did get a mention – and they might as well be skinned to the bone.
—Michael R. Allen, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the bone
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“To the bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20bone. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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