turn of the scales
1turn the scales — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale …
2turn the scales — {v. phr.} To affect the balance in favor of one party or group against the other. * /It could well be that the speech he made turned the scales in their favor./ …
3turn the scales — {v. phr.} To affect the balance in favor of one party or group against the other. * /It could well be that the speech he made turned the scales in their favor./ …
4turn\ the\ scales — v. phr. To affect the balance in favor of one party or group against the other. It could well be that the speech he made turned the scales in their favor …
5tip/turn the scales — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale …
6tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) — be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. → scaling …
7tip/turn the scales/balance — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale …
8tip the scales — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or[tip the balance] To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. * /John s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won… …
9tip the scales — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or[tip the balance] To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. * /John s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won… …
10tip\ the\ scales — v. phr. informal 1. To weigh. Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds. 2. or tip the balance To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. John s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won the election …
