To the bone
adverb
Completely, or all the way through.
He worked hard to the bone to provide for his family.
Often appears as...
- worked to the bone
- wet to the bone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Very cold or wet.
He was wet to the bone after walking in the rain for hours.
Often appears as...
- wet to the bone
- cold to the bone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Thoroughly or in a deep way.
She is kind to the bone, always helping others whenever possible.
Often appears as...
- kind to the bone
- bad to the bone
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
adverb
Completely, or all the way through.
He worked hard to the bone to provide for his family.
Often appears as...
- worked to the bone
- wet to the bone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Very cold or wet.
He was wet to the bone after walking in the rain for hours.
Often appears as...
- wet to the bone
- cold to the bone
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Thoroughly or in a deep way.
She is kind to the bone, always helping others whenever possible.
Often appears as...
- kind to the bone
- bad to the bone
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Hard Work
Expresses extreme effort or dedication.
Nurses often work to the bone to care for their patients.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity Emphasis
Highlights the strength or depth of an action or situation.
She studied to the bone for her finals.
Never forget "To the bone"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension