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tip the balance

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tip the balance
to cause a change, esp. in making something more likely to happen tip the scales One or two senators can tip the balance of power on almost any issue.
See also: balance, tip


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When you bet on sports, the most important thing that will tip the balance between winning and losing is your knowledge and understanding of every factor related to the sports that you prefer to bet on The same is true with online sports betting When you bet on sports, the most important thing that will tip the balance between winning and losing is your knowledge and understanding of every factor related to the sports that you prefer to bet on.
And Gower, who piloted England's 3-1 win in 1985, added: "I think it might be 2-2 but if a key player like Kevin Pietersen has a great series that could tip the balance.
And Gower, who piloted England's 3-1 win in 1985, added: "I think it might be 2-2 but if a key player like Kevin Pietersen has a great series that could tip the balance.
 
 
 
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