close to the bone

/K L OW1 S T UW0 DH AH0 B OW0 N/
adjective
  1. 1

    (of a comment, etc.) penetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort

    syn:too close for comfort
  2. 2

    Destitute

    syn:hard uppoor

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