Bag of bones Meaning in English
expression
BAG-uhv-BOHNZ
BAG-uhv-BOHNZ
Definition
An informal phrase used to describe someone or an animal who is extremely thin, so much that only skin and bones are visible.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes used humorously or with concern. Can be considered insensitive, so use with care. Common for talking about weight loss, illness, or poor nutrition.
Spanish: puro hueso - esqueleto vivientePortuguese (BR): pele e osso - saco de ossosPortuguese (PT): pele e osso - saco de ossosChinese (Simplified): 皮包骨的人Chinese (Traditional): 皮包骨的人Hindi: हड्डियों का ढांचाArabic: هيكل عظميBengali: হাড়সর্বস্ব - একেবারে কঙ্কালRussian: кожа да кости - мешок костейJapanese: 骨と皮 - ガリガリVietnamese: da bọc xươngKorean: 뼈만 남은 사람 - 뼈와 가죽만 남은 사람Turkish: bir deri bir kemikUrdu: ہڈیوں کا ڈھانچہIndonesian: tinggal tulang - tinggal kulit dan tulang
Example Sentences
After being sick for weeks, he looked like a bag of bones.
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That stray dog is just a bag of bones.
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The cat became a bag of bones because it couldn't find food.
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You need to eat more—you’re starting to look like a bag of bones!
natural
How can she run so fast? She’s just a bag of bones!
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When I saw him after the long journey, he was nothing but a bag of bones.
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