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throw someone a bone

Give somebody some thing that not important.
Example of throw someone a bone:
I just threw Jack a bone but he is very happy now.

give someone a bone 

To give someone a bone means that they do a small favor, or give small gift. It may not seem like much to the giver, but it can make a good difference to the recipient.
She is always happy to give someone a bone when he needs help with a certain project.
"It's not much, I'm just giving someone a bone.