Be close to the bone In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be close to the bone", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2023-06-02 03:06

be close to home

Be close to the bone phrase

If something said or writen is close to the bone, it is so close to the truth that it makes you feel uncomfortable or hurtful.

The anti-fans' rude comments about her body were close to the bone.

My husband's words during last night's argument were close to the bone.

time marches on

Time keeps passing.

(there are) no two ways about it

Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives

Children and Fools Tell the Truth

White lie

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

(the) truth will out

Used to say you believe that the truth will be discovered sooner or later

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

Do you see anything wrong?

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Fool Me Once, Shame On You

If you fall for someone's trick the first time then they are at fault.

Example:

Are you going to mess with me again? Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

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