makeweight

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

Translation

n. isang bagay o isang tao na idinagdag sa isang kasunduan o sitwasyon upang gawin itong patas o balanse.
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.

Nasira ang pag-asa ni Curtis Davies na lumipat sa Aston Villa dahil sa pagtanggi ni Gary Cahill na sumali sa West Brom bilang makapagpapagaan sa iminungkahing kasunduan.

Real-world Examples

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

" Ihahagis ko ang dalawa para sa dagdag, " sabi ng babae na may mabuting kalooban.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

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