tip the scale(s)
tip the scale(s)
To upset the balance of a situation, such that one side or element is favored or gains advantage. The two candidates are so close in the polls that both are vying for something that will tip the scale in their favor. The immense interconnectivity of social media has tipped the scales of power somewhat back into the hands of the ordinary population.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tip (or turn) the scales (or balance)
(of a circumstance or event) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference.See also: Scales, tip
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
tip the scales
1. To register weight (at a certain amount).
2. To offset the balance of a situation.
See also: Scales, tip
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- gut factor
- in (one's) element
- in element
- in one's element
- in your element
- be in (one's) element
- element
- one rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel
- one rotten apple spoils the (whole) bushel
- rotten apple spoils the barrel