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swing the balance

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swing/tip the balance
to make something more likely to happen, or to make someone more likely to succeed They were both well-qualified for the job but Ian had more experience and that tipped the balance. The success of this film could tip the balance in favour of other British films in the future.
See throw off balance
See also: balance, swing


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