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18:40 Dec 28, 2002 |
German to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Government / Politics | |||||
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| Selected response from: Nicole Tata United Kingdom Local time: 22:21 | ||||
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4 +3 | to make up the numbers |
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4 +2 | token candidates |
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4 -1 | ... just/only good enough to count the votes |
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2 | quota candidates |
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... just/only good enough to count the votes Explanation: Happy New Year! |
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quota candidates Explanation: might be the right meaning in the above context. The reference refers to companies but would also suit politics. Reference: http://www.rediff.com/money/2000/jul/04dalal.htm |
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to make up the numbers Explanation: women/female candidates were merely there to make up the numbers (in other words, no chance of winning) That's how I understand it. Here are some examples: The Libs believe I am only there to make up the numbers, but they have ... www.ballot01.smh.com.au/articles/1002625005020.html ... said yesterday he was not appointing women just to make up the numbers; rather because ... www.hri.org/news/cyprus/cmnews/ 1998/98-11-19.cmnews.html hope it helps |
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