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tip the scale

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively.
    idiomatic, intransitive
  2. To weigh (have a certain weight).
    idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

“The priest went on to say⟳ that God tipped the scales in favor of hope⟳ "through the resurrection of our crucified divine brother Jesus."”
“was kindly called to account by the good doctor when her nine-months'-old baby tipped the scales at barely twelve pounds.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

tip the scales tip the scales at tip the wink tip up tip-baited tip-baiting

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