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chill to the bone

idiom

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


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  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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