tip the balance

Meaning

1. tip the balance / scales

   to affect the result of sth in one way rather than another

   In an interview, smart presentation can tip the scales in your favour.

From the same entry

• on the tip of your tongue
• the tip of the iceberg
• it is tipping down
• tip your hand
• tip the scales at
• tip the wink
• I take my hat off to
• tip off
• tip up