Meaning of 'Bag of bones'
What does the saying 'Bag of bones' mean?
Idiom: Bag of bones
Meaning:
If someone is a bag of bones, they are very underweight.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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