How to Pronounce "cut to the bone"
expression
KUT tuh THUH BONE
KUT tuh BONE
Definition
To reduce something as much as possible, leaving only what is absolutely necessary. Often used for budgets, expenses, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊn
British English
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT tuh THUH BONE
UK
KUT tuh BONE
Listen in Context
The company cut to the bone to survive the crisis.
We had to cut to the bone on our travel plans.
Their budget was cut to the bone by the new policy.
After all the layoffs, staffing was cut to the bone.