Save the votes?

Hi,

More natural would be

He postponed this scheme to avoid losing votes . . .

Clive

This for replying Clive.

Just wondering, how unnatural would 'to save the votes' be? I ask this because I am mentioning this point a couple of times in the same response.

Thanks again

PBF

Hi,

He postponed this scheme to save the votes, which I think is an entirely natural thing for a politician to do.



Just wondering, how unnatural would 'to save the votes' be? I ask this because I am mentioning this point a couple of times in the same response.



In terms of meaning, it doesn't sound quite right, because the word 'save'

Thanks for the follow-up Clive.

Do you mind suggesting a way or two to talk about this same point if I wanted to use slightly different words?

Thanks

PBF

Hi,

As I suggested, more natural would be

He postponed this scheme to avoid losing votes . . .

Another way is

He postponed this scheme to avoid losing voter support . . .

He postponed this scheme to avoid losing support ( among voters ) . . .

Clive

I see. Thanks again Clive.

PBF