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throw a bone to

Verb

Meaning

throw a bone to (third-person singular simple present throws a bone to, present participle throwing a bone to, simple past threw a bone to, past participle thrown a bone to)

(idiomatic) To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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