Definition
To turn to one side of a balanced situation.
In Context
- ""But an uprising in the central provinces would tip the scales for us!" exclaimed Conan."
- "That lends further credence to the argument that continuing to use diesel in low and limited circumstances makes sense. Unless, of course, we use so little across the country that it becomes rare and expensive. That might tip the scales against it, but I can't see that happening any time soon."