thumb on the scale

A method of deception or manipulation that creates an unfair advantage for the swindler, likened to a merchant holding a thumb on the scale when weighing goods for sale, therefore increasing the weight and price. You have to suspect that the casinos have their thumb on the scale when it comes to the slot machines. There's no way you're getting fair odds.

词组	thumb on the scale
释义	thumb on the scale thumb on the scale A method of deception or manipulation that creates an unfair advantage for the swindler, likened to a merchant holding a thumb on the scale when weighing goods for sale, therefore increasing the weight and price. You have to suspect that the casinos have their thumb on the scale when it comes to the slot machines. There's no way you're getting fair odds. See also: on, scale, thumb Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: have a score to settle get (one's) rocks off on (something) as though sharper rook easy mark be out for the count a Monday morning quarterback shine through teething
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