makeweight

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

Translation

n. jokin tai joku lisätty sopimukseen tai tilanteeseen, jotta se olisi reilu tai tasapainoinen.
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.

Curtis Daviesin toiveet siirtyä Aston Villaan ovat kariutuneet Gary Cahillin kieltäydyttyä liittyvästä West Bromiin osana ehdotettua diiliä.

Real-world Examples

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

" Heitän mukaan pari ylimääräistä, " sanoi nainen hymyillen ystävällisesti.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

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