close to the bone vs coarse

close to the bone

adj
  • Destitute. 

  • Penetrating and relatable, to the point of causing discomfort. 

coarse

adj
  • Of inferior quality. 

  • Composed of large particles. 

  • Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy. 

  • With a rough texture; not smooth. 

How often have the words close to the bone and coarse occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )