close to the bone

Adjective

Meaning

(of a comment, etc.) Penetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort.
Synonym: too close for comfort

Destitute.
Synonyms: poor, hard up; see also Thesaurus:impoverished

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Close letter words and terms

close to losing close to one's chest close to tears close to the ground close to the original state after damage close to the original state after injury