tip the balance

US /tɪp ðə ˈbæl.əns/
UK /tɪp ðə ˈbæl.əns/
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de doorslag geven, de balans doen doorslaan

to cause a situation to change, especially by giving a slight advantage to one side

:
His late goal tipped the balance in favor of our team.
Zijn late doelpunt gaf de doorslag ten gunste van ons team.
A single vote could tip the balance in the election.
Eén stem zou de balans kunnen doen doorslaan in de verkiezingen.