[funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the elbow that hurts like electricity when accidentally hit. * /He hit his funny bone on the arm of the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

to the bone

[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, through all layers. * /I am dreadfully tired; I've worked my fingers to the bone./ See: [ALSO WORK ONE'S […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bred in the bone

[bred in the bone] {adj. phr.} Belonging to your nature or character, especially from early teaching or long habit; natural from belief or habit; believing deeply. * /The Willett children's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in one's bone's

[in one's bones] See: [FEEL IN ONE'S BONES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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