close to the bone vs decent

close to the bone

adj
  • Destitute. 

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

decent

adj
  • Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen. 

  • Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness. 

  • Significant; substantial. 

  • Fair; good enough; okay. 

  • Conforming to perceived standards of good taste. 

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