Tip the balance/scales

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To push a situation to a different outcome.

The new evidence could tip the balance in the murder trial.
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Often appears as...

  • unexpected event might tip the balance
  • new evidence tipped the balance

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Idiomatic

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Outcome Oriented

Focus on how 'tip the balance' means changing a result or decision.

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Her passionate speech might just tip the balance in her favor at the debate.
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Subtle Change

Understand that it doesn't require a big influence to tip the balance, sometimes a small detail is enough.

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A slight cost reduction could tip the balance for consumers choosing between similar products.
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Figurative Shift

Recognize that 'tip the balance' is often used figuratively to describe influencing factors.

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The unexpected support from the community tipped the balance for the local team.
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