Throwing bones

The act of playing the game Dominoes

Grandpa is really good a throwing bones, I can never beat him

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throw one's bones somewhere

1. To go to some place mainly for entertainment or sightseeing.

note: this phrase always has a meaning of a distance, so it can't be used for a type of a place, unless it's a specific place (Can't say "Let's throw our bones to the cinema", but can say "Let's throw our bones to Jam Hall")

2. Take a seat, especially when there is a choice what table/lobby sofa/seats in the airport/place for a picnic etc to occupy.

Throw one's bones somewhere:

If there are no better ideas let's throw our bones to the Dungeon Disco.

-- What?
-- I dunno... It's so crowded there...
-- Then let's throw our bones right here. No noise, no traffic - great table!

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throw bones

Slang for chewing tobacco. Derives from the term "coffin" when referring to a can of tobacco.

what are you up to? "just throwin bones", "you wanna throw bones?"

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throwing bones

A phrased mainly associated with the arts of picking up women or "bitches" by figuratively "throwing bones" to them, which is to flirt, mack or game on them with the intention of getting a woman or bitch to eat the bones which is to fall for your game ultimately leading to seduction.

"I was throwing bones at this girl last night, and she ended up going home with me"

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throw me a bone

"give me a break"/ "give me a hint", Give me a chance. Comes from English lexicon refering to a hungry dog wanting help.

From popular series:

Phoebe
- This is probable just a crush.

Joey
- You think?

Phoebe
- Absolutely!

Joey
- Yeah.. It's a crush! I'm Joey. I don't get deep feelings.

Phoebe
- There you go... Yea, crushes happen all the time. I know. I had them for all you guys. Except for Ross and Chandler. And I'm sure you've had them for us.

Joey
- Not really.

Phoebe
- (in a quiet voice) ... throw me a bone here.

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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.

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Throw me a bone

When you are so desperate in life and need a bone to bail you out.

Trevor J lost so much money gambling and texted his bookie “throw me a bone”. His bookie felt bad and threw him a bone giving him free play allowing him to have an opportunity to win his money back.