Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-the-bone
idiom
/tə ðə boʊn/
Definition
Completely or thoroughly; to the very core.
Examples
- She felt the cold to the bone after being outside for hours.
- His words cut me to the bone, leaving me speechless.
- The movie was so scary that it chilled me to the bone.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to the bone’ is often used to describe something that is intense or extreme, often referring to feelings, conditions, or experiences that are deep and profound.
Synonyms
- deeply
- thoroughly
- fully
