Worn to the quick
Posted by Matt on May 19, 2007
Anybody know the origin of "worn to the quick?" It seems to generaly be used for fingernails, as in "fingernails worn to the quick." But I've read "boots worn to the quick" as well.
- Worn to the quick Bob 20/May/07
- Worn to the quick Smokey Stover 20/May/07