off the bone

phrase

: (with the meat) removed from the bone or bones
The pork is served off the bone.

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During the film’s climactic fight sequence — shot over five punishing days — MacPherson tore his adductor muscle off the bone, fractured his pelvis, and broke his nose. Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 The ribs were tender with a good chew, and pulled cleanly off the bone. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate, and shred the meat off the bone using two forks. Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 And beef ribs wiggled off the bone like silk by simply holding them up. Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off the bone

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“Off the bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20the%20bone. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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