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When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.
Ethel Merman

Meaning of "tip the scales" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIP THE SCALES

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WHAT DOES TIP THE SCALES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tip the scales in the English dictionary

The definition of tip the scales in the dictionary is to exercise a decisive influence. Other definition of tip the scales is to amount in weight.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIP THE SCALES

tip
tip and run
tip of the iceberg
tip one´s hat
tip the wink
tip truck
tip-and-run
tip-cart
tip-off
tip-tilted
tip-up
tip-up seat
tip-up truck
tipcat
tipi
tipless
Tipp-Ex
tippable
tipped
tippee

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIP THE SCALES

after-sales
baby-scales
bathroom scales
Dales
direct sales
home sales
kitchen scales
Manizales
New South Wales
platform scales
Prince of Wales
sales
Scales
South Wales
tales
telesales
Thales
the Scales
Wales
weighing scales

Synonyms and antonyms of tip the scales in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tip the scales» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIP THE SCALES

Find out the translation of tip the scales to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tip the scales from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tip the scales» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

倾斜的天平
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inclinar la balanza
570 millions of speakers

English

tip the scales
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तराजू टिप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقلب الموازين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

склонить чашу весов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inclinar a balança
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাঁড়িপাল্লা টিপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire pencher la balance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hujung skala
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zünglein an der Waage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スケールを傾ける
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비늘 팁
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tip ing timbangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tip quy mô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செதில்கள் முக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्केल टीप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Terazi vermek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

l´ago della bilancia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przechylić szalę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

схилити чашу терезів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încline balanța
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άκρη τις κλίμακες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tip die skale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tungan på vågen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spissen skalaene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tip the scales

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIP THE SCALES»

The term «tip the scales» is regularly used and occupies the 64.393 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tip the scales

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QUOTES WITH «TIP THE SCALES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tip the scales.
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Ethel Merman
When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIP THE SCALES»

Discover the use of tip the scales in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tip the scales and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Balancing the Scales: Rape, Law Reform, and Australian Culture
... weighted against a complainant because of the degree to which myth and prejudice inform the conduct of sexual assault trials,17 the lack of protection of counselling notes can, potentially, tip the scales completely in the accused's favour.
Patricia Weiser Easteal, 1998
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The Scales of Justice
double. Standard. of. American. Justice. STUART S. NAGEL/LENORE J. WEITZMAN Are women treated equally in American courts? Or does sexism tip the scales of American justice against women when they are defendants and litigants ...
Abraham S. Blumberg
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Mental Health and Well-Being in Animals
This model provides a clear view as to which factors contribute to QOL. Anything that tips the QOL scales in either direction is an influence on QOL; anything that does not tip the scales is not relevant to QOL. For example, the reason dying your  ...
Franklin D. McMillan, 2008
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Deposing and Examining Employment Witnesses
And what the court will tell you is that our proof must outweigh the defendant's proof. We don't have to prove our case beyond a reasonable doubt. We have to tip the scales in our favor. You probably remember that the old symbol of justice are ...
Tod F. Schleier, 2007
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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
2 tip the scales at to weigh: The baby tipped the scales at 3.75 kgs. POUR© 3 [T usually + adv/prep] uk to pour a substance from one container into another or onto a surface: She tipped the contents of her purse out onto the table. : He tipped ...
‎2008
6
Kids' Travel Guide to the Fruits of the Spirit
Now tip the scales toward the right side. Now think of all the things for which God has been patient with you. Now tip the scales to the left. God is so patient with our sins. We're like the servant who owed the king millions of dollars. God is ...
‎2002
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On Freedom: A Philosophical Dialogue
Friend: You have to tip the scales one way or the other. Director: What if you tip the scales in favor of doing the thing, and you don't feel good when you do it? Friend: Then it might be harder the next time to tip the scales to do the thing again .
Nicholas J. Pappas, 2014
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Master of the Four Keys of Time - Legend of the Key to World ...
'Tip the Scales un-balance Time?' Abdul shook his head. 'A most strange place' he said thoughtfully. 'I wonder what that could mean?' Pat twitched his red nose. 'I guess?' He said, scratching his round chin. 'That the Void has to, maybe, score ...
O. J. Barnes, 2009
9
Dream US of A: Legend of the Key to World Peace
'Tip the Scales un-balance Time?' Abdul shook his head. 'A most strange place' he said thoughtfully. 'I wonder what that could mean?' Pat twitched his red nose. 'I guess?' He said, scratching his round chin. 'That the Void has to, maybe, score ...
Owen John Barnes, 2011
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Wicca: A Year and a Day - 366 Days of Spiritual Practice in ...
In which direction do you tip the scales? In overactivity or in listlessness? Balancing the Action Scales: Overactivity If you find that you tip the scales in the direction of overactivity, take planned break times from your usual routines today.
Timothy Roderick, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIP THE SCALES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tip the scales is used in the context of the following news items.
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Women voters can tip the scales in Bihar
As all political parties pull up their socks before the Bihar elections, they must recognise the power of 46.6 — the fraction of women electors who will go to the ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Letter: One voice can tip the scales to improve historical sites
That one last voice that tips the scales of change. Last weekend, I attended my granddaughter's soccer tournament at Fort Niagara State Park. There was some ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
3
One health insurer mega-merger could tip the scales
One “mega M&A deal” could prompt other competing health insurance firms to respond similarly “to shore up competitive disadvantages in scale and product ... «Business Insurance, Jun 15»
4
The Dark Saudi-Israeli Plot To Tip the Scales in Syria
A quiet meeting this past March in Saudi Arabia, and a recent anonymous leak from the Israeli military, set the stage for what may be a new and wider war in the ... «Antiwar.com, Jun 15»
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Potential to tip the scales
For many years, Syria's Druze community was regarded as a loyal ally of Assad. Yet their pleas to Damascus to protect them against extremist groups fell on ... «Qantara.de, Apr 15»
6
Survey: Budget, Staffing Tip the Scales Toward Fundraising Success
Nearly three-quarters of the organizations surveyed by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative met their fundraising goal in 2014, the highest number in the ... «Associations Now, Apr 15»
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Chelsea welcome back Nemanja Matic to help tip the scales against …
Chelsea's Nemanja Matic, right, and PSG's Marco Verratti will be involved in the central midfield battle again at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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How the Patriots Offensive Line Could Tip the Scales in Super Bowl 49
One of the most tired cliches in football is the idea that the game is won and lost in the trenches. If the New England Patriots are to exit Arizona with their fourth ... «Bleacher Report, Jan 15»
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Nutrisystem Continues to Tip the Scales in the Weight Loss Industry
The new year means new goals and resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. Dawn Zier, CEO of Nutrisystem, tells TheStreet's Jill Malandrino the company remains ... «TheStreet.com, Jan 15»
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Tip the scales: kickstart the new year with Yotam Ottolenghi's fish …
Tip the scales: kickstart the new year with Yotam Ottolenghi's fish and spice recipes. What better way to shake off the excesses of the Christmas holidays than ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»

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