Scales 관용구

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tip the scales

change or influence a decision, the upper hand If you speak two languages, it could tip the scales in your favor when you apply for a job.

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tip the scales at

cause the scale to go up, weigh in at Elmer tips the scales at 135 kilos. He's a heavyweight.

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Put your thumb on the scales

If you put your thumb on the scales, you try to influence the result of something in your favour.

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Scales fall from your eyes

When the scales fall from your eyes, you suddenly realise the truth about something.

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tip the scales|scales|tip

v. phr., informal 1. To weigh. Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds. 2. or tip the balance To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. John's vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won the election.
Compare: TURN THE TIDE.

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turn the scales|scales|turn

v. phr. To affect the balance in favor of one party or group against the other. It could well be that the speech he made turned the scales in their favor.