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tip the scales
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（慣用句）均衡の取れた状況を一方に傾ける / （慣用句）勢いを変え、バランスを崩す / （慣用表現）決定的な影響により状況が偏る
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（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To turn to one side a balanced situation.
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tip the scales
A surprise endorsement at the final debate could tip the scales in the underdog's favor.
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A surprise endorsement at the final debate could tip the scales in the underdog's favor.
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