to the [bone]
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used to show the extent or intensity of something
The idiom "to the bone" likely draws from the idea that something has penetrated all the way to the innermost part, or "bone," of a person or thing. It is a versatile expression and is commonly used in both spoken and written English to imply that a particular action or situation affects someone or something deeply or completely, often leaving no room for further involvement or influence.
- I can't believe you pushed me into the pool!Now I have to walk home soaked to the bone!
- The fellow is stubborn to the bone; he won't even listen to my plan the whole way through!
- We felt shocked to the bones to read about the things our neighbor had done.