Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skin-alive
idiom
/skɪn əˈlaɪv/
Definition
To skin alive means to remove the skin from a living creature.
Examples
- The harsh feedback from her peers felt like they were going to skin her alive.
- He was so angry, he said he’d like to skin him alive for what he did.
Meaning
The phrase is often used metaphorically to describe someone being exposed to intense criticism or scrutiny, as if they are being stripped of their defenses.
Synonyms
- strip bare
- flay
- dismantle
