faire pencher la balance

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ pɑ̃.ʃe la ba.lɑ̃s/
  • (file)

Verb[edit]

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’unto tip the scales in someone's favour