Meanings
An allusion to the act of throwing a bone as food to a hungry dog.
How to pronounce "throw a bone to":
AU
To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.
Example Sentences
1
I'm going to throw a bone to John by giving him an easy task.
2
The manager decided to throw a bone to the new employee by allowing him to leave early on his first day.
3
I'm going to throw a bone to my friend and let her borrow my car for the weekend.
4
The company decided to throw a bone to its customers by offering a special discounted price.
