throw a bone

Meaning

1. throw sb a bone

   to give sb a small part of what they want as a way of showing that you want to help them, without offering them the main thing they want

In the movies · 5

• You'd think the studio would throw us a bone.Deadpool 22018
• I'm throwing you a bone here.End of Watch2012
• I'm throwing you a fuckin' bone, kid.Dinner in America2020
• But, um, no, seriously, okay, guys, we're all part of this gorgeous tapestry‐‐ ‐ No, come on, throw me a bone.Palm Springs2020
• And when she throws away the bones and the empty clothes...The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003

From the same entry

• a bone of contention
• close to the bone
• cut, pare, to the bone
• have a bone to pick with
• make no bones about
• not have a… bone in your body
• to the bone
• a bag of bones
• the bare bones
• feel in your bones
• work your fingers to the bone
• put flesh on