makeweights

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

Translation

n. algo ou alguém adicionado a um acordo ou situação para torná-lo justo ou equilibrado

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.

As esperanças de Curtis Davies em se transferir para o Aston Villa foram prejudicadas pela recusa de Gary Cahill em se juntar ao West Brom como moeda de troca no negócio proposto.

Real-world Examples

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

" Eu jogarei dois para peso, " disse a mulher com seu semblante amigável.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

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