tip the scales

(also tip the balance)

Definition

› If something tips the scales, it is the thing that causes a particular situation to happen or a particular decision to be made, when other situations or decisions are possible: The teams were evenly matched until two quick goals from Robson tipped the balance in favour of England. She was a good candidate, but her lack of computer skills tipped the scales against her.Backing, supporting and defendingDefending and protecting

(Definition of tip the scales from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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