tip the scales

to cause a change, esp. in making something more likely to happen tip the balance She says the city's reputation helped tip the balance when the company was deciding whether to move the factory.

tip the scales

1. to make something more or less likely to happen, or to make someone more or less likely to succeed (often + against ) Recent environmental disasters have tipped the scales against oil producers. The sudden economic growth in the area should tip the scales in favour of new investment.

2. to weigh a certain amount (usually + at ) He tips the scales at just over 250 pounds.

tip the scales

1. To register weight (at a certain amount).

2. To offset the balance of a situation.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Liat	-	Hebrew
Hallr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Emygdius	-	Late Roman
Mead	[mi:d]
Eugene	[ju:'ʒein]
Gottlieb	GAWT-leep	German