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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Some of those cells migrate to the bone marrow, which provides safe haven for their long-term antibody production.
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Byjon Cohen, science.org, 11 Oct. 2024
Apparently, Scott wanted to add some meat to the bone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Fracture blisters are more likely to form where the skin attaches more tightly to the bone in areas of the body with minimal subcutaneous fat, such as the elbow, foot, or wrist.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene took three days to shoot, during which the production was blessed with a real-life rainstorm, that provided atmosphere, but also chilled the cast and crew to the bone.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Byjon Cohen, science.org, 11 Oct. 2024
Apparently, Scott wanted to add some meat to the bone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Fracture blisters are more likely to form where the skin attaches more tightly to the bone in areas of the body with minimal subcutaneous fat, such as the elbow, foot, or wrist.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene took three days to shoot, during which the production was blessed with a real-life rainstorm, that provided atmosphere, but also chilled the cast and crew to the bone.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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“To the bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20bone. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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