The old cobbler polished his St. Hugh's bones before opening the shop each morning.

He made no bones about criticizing the proposal during the meeting, pointing out every flaw plainly.

By making no bones about the company's financial mistakes, she maintained the board's trust.

The professor makes no bones about preferring students who participate actively in class.

In this industry, working around the clock makes one's bones quickly.

By making one's bones in the industry, a young lawyer can attract prestigious clients.

To say someone made one's bones means they earned their reputation through hard work.

The fracture affected both lateral cuneiform bones, causing persistent midfoot pain.

During the anatomy class, the professor pointed to the medial cuneiform bones to explain their role in foot stability.

On the foggy beach, the gulls scavenged among the rickles o' bones left by last winter's storm.