骨抜き

Meaning

1. nadj-no
   boning (fish or meat); deboning
2. nadj-no
   watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; emasculation
3. nadj-no
   taking the backbone out of; weakening

Example sentences

• 彼の提案は骨抜きになった。

  His proposal has been watered down.

• 議会を通過しないうちにその法案は骨抜きにされた。

  The bill was eviscerated before being passed by the legislature.