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单词 tip the balance
释义

tip the balance

or tip the scales
to produce one result in a particular situation where, before, two possible results seemed equally likely
As the election looms, the two main parties appear so evenly matched that just oneissue could tip the balance.

Examples of 'tip the balance' in a sentence
tip the balance

The chance to eat meatballs, you regret to say, doesn't tip the balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Restaurants cars also tip the balance for trains against planes.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
So it will be the super-delegates who will tip the balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's often the little things that tip the balance when you're choosing a holiday.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But this track and drying ground might just tip the balance against him.
The Sun (2015)
Tip the balance in your favour with this lightweight digital luggage scales.
The Sun (2014)
It might tip the balance on marginal decisions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But it may tip the balance in up-and-coming areas.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But those that are discovered are insufficient to tip the balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But tip the balance too far towards firebrands and sensible management and reputation crumble.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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