brings the bone

gossip; carrying a conversation to the person who was discussed. Also refers to the underlying conversations not shared and often with the intent to provoke a response.

Mary and Denise are discussing Jill. Jill is not present. Mary brings the conversation that Denise discussed about Jill to Jill. Most of the time Mary does not discuss what she said about Jill, but is very willing to share what Denise said. Mary brings the bone. The dog who brings the bone carries the bone.