tip the balance

idiom

: to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed : to give an advantage to someone or something

Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the balance in her favor.

Examples of tip the balance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The race, like that for Scottsdale mayor, could tip the balance of power in city hall. —

Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024 The result could tip the balance of power in City Hall and dramatically shape the city's appetite for approving developments. —

Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024 The lawsuit also claims that both Sharon and Breanna Nelson attempted to sell their shares to Primary Wave, which would seemingly tip the balance of the Prince estate’s current 50-50 divide. —

Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 July 2024 Delaying certification could swing a close election in which a single state’s electoral votes tip the balance. —

Colby Itkowitz, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tip the balance

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