"The Skinny On": Idiom Meaning & Usage

The skinny on = the essential, inside, or little-known information about a topic.

Origin: 1960s slang; "skinny" = naked truth (nothing hidden).

Examples

  • "Give me the skinny on the new policy."
  • "Here's the skinny on why the project stalled."

Informal; implies insider perspective or concise summary.

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