💀 Bone Dry
Definition: Extremely thirsty; very parched. Descriptive of an environment or object suffering from a severe lack of moisture. The comparison to a bone, which is dry on account of its lack of flesh and blood, dates back to the sixteenth century.
Related Expressions & Idioms:
- Dry as a Bone: Just like ‘bone dry,’ reflecting severe dryness.
- Dry as Dust: Boringly dry or not interesting; arid in content.
- Parched: Another way to say extremely dry, often used to describe a dire need for a drink.
- Thirsty: Needing or craving liquid refreshment.
Synonyms:
- Arid
- Drought-stricken
- Desiccated
- Parched
Antonyms:
- Soaked
- Sopping
- Saturated
- Overflowing
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “I was so bored in that meeting, my brain was as dry as the Sahara.”
- “After that hike, not just my mouth but my entire soul felt bone dry!”
In Literature/Books:
- “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck – because nothing screams desiccated like the Dust Bowl.
- Also, any survival manual includes tips for staying hydrated while crossing bone-dry landscapes.
In Films:
- “Mad Max: Fury Road” – a stark portrayal of life in an inhospitable, arid wasteland.
- “Dune” – where every drop of water is precious and rare.
Songs:
- “Desert Rose” by Sting – a beautiful homage to arid landscapes.
- “A Horse with No Name” by America – a classic evoking the feeling of wandering through dry deserts.
Proverbs:
- “Save water, drink beer” – a modern, witty twist appropriate for avoiding becoming bone dry.
Which of these illustrates ‘being extremely thirsty’?
- Bone dry
- Singing in the rain
- Swimming with dolphins
- Dancing in the snow
Explanation: “Bone dry” vividly captures the sense of extreme thirst or lack of moisture. The others depict very wet scenarios!
Choose the phrase that means ‘very dry’:
- Wet behind the ears
- Dry as a bone
- In hot water
- On thin ice
Explanation: “Dry as a bone” is commonly used to describe extreme dryness. Being “wet behind the ears” means inexperienced, “in hot water” means in trouble, and “on thin ice” means in a risky situation.
True or False: ‘Dry as a desert’ is an idiom for extreme thirst.
- True
- False
Explanation: True! While less popular than ‘bone dry,’ ‘dry as a desert’ also effectively conveys the notion of extreme thirst or dryness.
Fill in the blank: After the 10 mile run, my throat was _______.
- Bone dry
- Sopping wet
- On cloud nine
- In hot water
Explanation: “Bone dry” perfectly fits the context relating to extreme dryness. The others do not convey the appropriate sense of thirst or lack of moisture.
Remember, no matter how parched your wit may seem in life’s arid moments, words and humor can always quench your thirst.
Yours in both drizzle and drought, I. C. Thirstquench
