Definition of "throw someone a rope" in English

Verb

1. To rescue someone by providing them with help, such as material aid, financial aid, a face-saving excuse, or a clue.

   • He's out there making a fool of himself. Someone should throw him a rope.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to rescue someone from drowning by tossing a rope for them to grab onto and be dragged to safety.

   • He's out there fighting the riptide. We need to throw him a rope.