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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Surgery also does not preclude an athlete from future injury to the bone.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Another alleged he was ordered to keep working after a load of fish landed on him, gashing his leg to the bone and overflowing his boot with blood.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
This cuts Robby to the bone, but Gemmill is optimistic about the future of their relationship.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
My suggestion is to embrace your curiosity, seek out surprises, and let the resulting satisfaction warm you to the bone.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Another alleged he was ordered to keep working after a load of fish landed on him, gashing his leg to the bone and overflowing his boot with blood.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
This cuts Robby to the bone, but Gemmill is optimistic about the future of their relationship.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
My suggestion is to embrace your curiosity, seek out surprises, and let the resulting satisfaction warm you to the bone.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 4 May. 2025.
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