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Means Phrase Make Bones Eslpod Work Fingers Breaking

Id ESLPod_1241_WE_2152
Episode Id ESLPod 1241
Episode Title Breaking an Arm or a Leg
Phrase bone
Text The word "bone," in this podcast, means one of the hard, white pieces on the inside of one's body that is part of the skeleton: "It's important to get enough calcium to build stronger bones." The phrase "to make no bones about (something)" means to not be embarrassed or ashamed: "I make no bones about asking for a raise at work." The phrase "skin and bones" means skinny or very thin: "We were shocked to see that Maggie was just skin and bones when she got out of the hospital." Finally, the phrase "to work (one's) fingers to the bone" means to work very hard: "Your mother worked her fingers to the bone to make that wedding dress for you."
Topics Health + Medicine

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