throw a bone to

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throw a bone to

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

Etymology:

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

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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tirar un hueso a

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