makeweight

[US]/'meɪkweɪt/
[UK]/ˈmekˌwet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. algo o alguien añadido a un trato o situación para hacerlo justo o equilibrado
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Curtis Davies' hopes of a move to Aston Villa have been hit by Gary Cahill's refusal to join West Brom as a makeweight in the proposed deal.

Las esperanzas de Curtis Davies de fichar por Aston Villa se vieron frustradas por la negativa de Gary Cahill a unirse a West Brom como moneda de cambio en el acuerdo propuesto.

Real-world Examples

" I'll throw in two for makeweight, " said the woman with her good-natured look.

" Me echaré dos para rellenar", dijo la mujer con su amabilidad.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

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