| Phrase/Idiom | tip the scales |
|---|---|
| Definition | This idiom means to cause a particular situation to happen or a particular decision to be made, when other situations or decisions are possible. |
| Example | Three quick goals from Rooney tipped the scales in favour of England. |
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