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

Karen Norris/Staff My grandparents, who never finished elementary school, worked themselves to the bone to provide for their family of seven. —The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025

Scott McCaughey, who are Neil Young fans to the bone, even more so than myself and Michael [Stipe]. —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

Rhymes for to the bone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
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• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone