English Explanatory Dictionary

throw a bone to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

Pronunciation

En-au-throw a bone to.ogg

Word forms

throw a bone to throws a bone to throwing a bone to threw a bone to thrown a bone to

Etymology

An allusion to the act of throwing a bone as food to a hungry dog.

Related words

toss a bone to throw someone a bone
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