Meaning of the word "close to the bone" in English
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close to the bone
US /kloʊs tə ðə boʊn/
UK /kləʊs tə ðə bəʊn/
Idiom
a remark that is very close to the truth in a way that can be offensive or embarrassing
Example:
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His joke about her recent divorce was a bit close to the bone.
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The comedian's routine was funny, but some of his comments were a bit close to the bone.