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chill to the bone

idiom
Meaning

To make someone extremely cold, or to be extremely cold.


Examples
SIMPLE

The winter wind chilled me to the bone.

CONTEXTUAL

I forgot my coat, and the freezing rain chilled me to the bone while I waited for the bus.

COMPLEX

As the sun set behind the mountains, the sudden drop in temperature chilled the hikers to the bone, forcing them to seek shelter immediately.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bone hard

    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  2. 02

    bone in her teeth

    (of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed).

  3. 03

    bone in the throat

    A source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.

  4. 04

    bone of contention

    Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.

  5. 05

    breed in the bone

    To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.

  6. 06

    cast a chill

    To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.

  7. 07

    funny bone

    The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

  8. 08

    have a bone to pick

    To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.

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