How to Pronounce "throw a bone to"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈboʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
THROH uh BOHN too, tuh, tih
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /bˈəʊn/ /tˈuː
th-ROH uh BOHN too
Definition
To give someone a small reward, favor, or concession, often just enough to keep them satisfied or quiet but without meeting all their demands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈboʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /bˈəʊn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH uh BOHN too, tuh, tih
UK
th-ROH uh BOHN too
Listen in Context
The manager threw a bone to the staff with a small bonus.
The company threw a bone to customers by lowering prices just a little.
She threw a bone to her brother by letting him play with her phone for five minutes.
The government threw a bone to voters with a minor tax cut before the election.