Tie/draw, tight/tightly
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He has a decisive vote in case there is a tie in the votes. Could I also say 'in case there is a draw in the votes (perhaps 'in case the votes result in a draw')'?
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When it comes to the usage of 'hold tight' and 'hold tightly' I feel like every second person has a different opinion on that. I am aware that 'tightly' is an adverb and it is probably a better choice, but 'tight' is used quite often, expecially with the verb 'hold'. Could you perhaps tell me which one of these sound more natural to your ear?
It was so windy that I had to hold the steering wheel very tightly if I didn't want the car to drive right into the guardrails.
or
It was so windy that I had to hold the steering wheel tight if I didn't want the car to drive right into the guardrails.
Thank you. 
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Ann225 He has a decisive vote in case there is a tie in the votes. Could I also say 'in case there is a draw in the votes (perhaps 'in case the votes result in a draw')'? No, I wouldn't.
- Ann225 He has a decisive vote in case there is a tie in the votes.
- Could I also say 'in case there is a draw in the votes (perhaps 'in case the votes result in a draw')'?
- No, I wouldn't.
- Also, " deciding vote" (or "casting vote") is what you mean, I think.
- The use of "in case" also seems just slightly questionable, since arguably he does not have the vote ready in advance for such an eventuality.
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Ann225He has a decisive vote in case there is a tie in the votes. Could I also say 'in case there is a draw in the votes (perhaps 'in case the votes result in a draw')'?
No, I wouldn't. Also, "deciding vote" (or "casting vote") is what you mean, I think. The use of "in case" also seems just slightly questionable, since arguably he does not have the v
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