closer to the bone

A form of close to the bone — Penetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort.

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Meanings

adjective
  1. comparativecomparative form of close to the bone: more close to the bone
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APA

closer to the bone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closer%20to%20the%20bone

MLA

“closer to the bone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closer%20to%20the%20bone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “closer to the bone,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closer%20to%20the%20bone.

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