chill to the bone
To make someone extremely cold, or to be extremely cold.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The winter wind chilled me to the bone.”
“I forgot my coat, and the freezing rain chilled me to the bone while I waited for the bus.”
“As the sun set behind the mountains, the sudden drop in temperature chilled the hikers to the bone, forcing them to seek shelter immediately.”
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bone hard
As hard as a bone, rock hard.
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bone in her teeth
(of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed).
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bone in the throat
A source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.
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bone of contention
Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.
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breed in the bone
To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.
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cast a chill
To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.
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cold chills
Feelings of fear.
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funny bone
The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
Last updated August 10, 2026