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Tip the scale

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  1. 1
    To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively. idiomatic, intransitive

    "The priest went on to say that God tipped the scales in favor of hope "through the resurrection of our crucified divine brother Jesus.""

  2. 2
    To weigh (have a certain weight). idiomatic, intransitive

    "was kindly called to account by the good doctor when her nine-months'-old baby tipped the scales at barely twelve pounds."

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