Example: Seine Entscheidung wird den Ausschlag für den Vertragsabschluss geben.
Definition
"Den Ausschlag geben" means to be the decisive factor in a situation, causing a final decision or outcome. It refers to the element or action that tips the balance and determines the result, such as in the sentence 'Seine Entscheidung wird den Ausschlag für den Vertragsabschluss geben.'
Translations
tip the balance
ser decisivo
de doorslag geven
fer decantar la balança
faire pencher la balance
Etymology
The phrase "den Ausschlag geben" originates from the German word "Ausschlag," which means a swing or a deflection, often used in the context of measuring instruments. Historically, it referred to the needle on a gauge swinging to a certain point, symbolizing a decisive tipping point. Did you know this phrase figuratively captures the idea of something that 'makes the needle move' to a final decision?
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tip the balance