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Throw a Bone To

What Does "Throw a Bone To" Mean?

"Throw a bone to" is an English idiom. It means "to provide a small concession or gesture of goodwill to someone."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "throw a bone to" used in a sentence:

• In negotiations, they decided to throw a bone to the opposing party to keep the discussions moving forward.
• The manager decided to throw a bone to the employees by offering an extra day off.
• He hoped that by throwing a bone to his critics, he could improve his reputation.

A Quick Test

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