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51 percent

idiom
Meaning

A narrow or bare majority.


Examples
SIMPLE

They only have 51 percent of the votes.

CONTEXTUAL

The proposal passed with 51 percent, showing that the group is deeply divided on the issue.

COMPLEX

Although the board secured a 51 percent majority to approve the merger, the narrow margin suggests that future cooperation will be difficult.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    a hundred and ten percent

    A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

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