 German |
 English |
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| Mehrheitsbeschaffer {m} [pol.] | (junior) partner who makes up the numbers for a majority | |
| Mehrheitsbeschaffer sein [pol.] | to make up the numbers for a majority | |
| den Mehrheitsbeschaffer für die Regierung spielen | to help out government by tipping the scales in favour of a majority decision |