"Zero at the Bone" means ""cold" as in "It's zero at the bone in here." A more common slang phrase that is closely related is: "Cold to the Bone," which is used to describe one's feelings of being cold, as in, "I'm "cold to the bone" (I am so cold that my bones ache with the cold, the cold having penetrated my body progressively deeper and deeper, I am almost cold clear through). Another idiom that is used in similar situations as "Zero at the Bone" is: "You could hang meat in here." (A phrase which evokes a picture of a packing house with rows of hooks with animal carcasses hanging on them.) (If one wishes to be humerous, the phrase: "You could hang meat in here." is used in situations where such an image (of carcasses hanging) is most out of place: at a wedding (or worse, a funeral!) in a beautiful chapel, for instance.
The slang expression "zero at the bone" refers to a feeling of extreme coldness or fear that goes deep down to one's core. It can be used to describe a sensation of chilling intensity or an experience that leaves a person feeling profoundly shaken or affected.
The proper spelling for the slang word is "doggone." It is a casual expression used to convey mild annoyance or frustration.
No, "she dog" is not a commonly used slang term. It may be a regional or colloquial expression, but it is not widely recognized.
"Blugh" is not a commonly recognized slang term. It is often used as an onomatopoeic expression to convey a sense of disgust, discomfort, or general displeasure.
No, an idiom is not a slang word. An idiom is a commonly used expression with a figurative meaning that is different from its literal meaning. Slang, on the other hand, refers to informal words and phrases that are specific to a particular group or generation.
Yes, all languages have slang words. Slang is a part of language evolution and cultural expression. It is a way for speakers to communicate informally and creatively, often using words and phrases that are not part of the standard vocabulary.
The expression comes from an Emily Dickinson poem about a meeting with a snake. It's known as "The Snake," "A Narrow Fellow in the Grass" and "Zero at the Bone". (Emily Dickinson rarely named her poems herself.) In context:But never met this fellow,Attended or alone,Without a tighter breathing,And zero at the boneI was surprised at how many different books had chosen this expression as their title. I think what they have in common is the feeling that goes with suddenly encountering something or someone deadly frightening: one goes into shock.
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The "dog and bone" is rhyming slang for "phone". Practical application: "Will ya shuddup, I'm on the dog and bone."
In C, any non-zero expression is true and any zero expression is false.
As an expression "tube" is usually used as slang for television.
When the numerator of any expression or fraction is zero then the result is zero because zero divided by any number is always equal to zero.
In Cockney slang, "trouble" is used as a slang term for "wife".
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The air chilled to the bone.
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