dry as a bone
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
completely dry; totally dry
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Wrong! When we got there, it was not only cloudy and cold, but dry as a bone!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dry as a bone” mean?
completely dry; totally dry
Is “dry as a bone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.