close to the bone

English

Adjective

close to the bone (not comparable)

  1. (of a comment, etc.) penetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort
    Synonym: too close for comfort
  2. destitute
    Synonyms: poor, hard up; see also Thesaurus:impoverished
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