faire pencher la balance

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ pɑ̃.ʃe la ba.lɑ̃s/
  • France (Lyon)(file)

Verb

faire pencher la balance

  1. (figuratively) to tip the scales (to turn to one side a balanced situation)
    faire pencher la balance en faveur de quelqu’un ― to tip the scales in someone's favour
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