faire pencher la balance

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ pɑ̃.ʃe la ba.lɑ̃s/

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Verb

faire pencher la balance

1. (figuratively) to tip the scales (to turn to one side a balanced situation)

   faire pencher la balance en faveur de quelqu’un ― to tip the scales in someone's favour