It could well be that the speech he made turned the scales in their favor.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
turn the scales — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale … English terms dictionary
turn the scales — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
turn the scales — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) — be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. → scaling … English new terms dictionary
tip/turn the scales — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale … English terms dictionary
tip/turn the scales/balance — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale … English terms dictionary
turn the scale — phrasal also turn the balance 1. : to register weight used with at hand baggage turned the scale at 60 pounds 2. : to decide or determine something doubtful : prove decisive sharper claw or oilier feather might turn the … Useful english dictionary
turn the balance — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale … English terms dictionary
turn the tide — {v. phr.} To change what looks like defeat into victory. * /We were losing the game until Jack got there. His coming turned the tide for us, and we won./ Compare: TIP THE SCALES … Dictionary of American idioms
turn the tide — {v. phr.} To change what looks like defeat into victory. * /We were losing the game until Jack got there. His coming turned the tide for us, and we won./ Compare: TIP THE SCALES … Dictionary of American idioms
