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tip the scales
tip the scales (ALSO tip the balance)
► F0 If something tips the scales, it is the thing that causes a particular situation to happen or a particular decision to be made, when other situations or decisions are possible: » The teams were evenly matched until two quick goals from Robson tipped the balance in favour of England.» She was a good candidate, but her lack of computer skills tipped the scales against her.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protecting |