Tip The Balance Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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tip the balance What does tip the balance mean?	to have important or decisive influence, to decide something	The man's ability to speak French tipped the balance in his favor to get the job at the embassy.
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step down from (a job/position) What does "step down from (a job/position)" mean?	to leave an important position	My father recently stepped down from his job as president of his company.

come by (something) honestly What does "come by (something) honestly" mean?	get something honestly	The woman came by a large amount of money honestly but many people wondered where it had come from.
sugar daddy What does "sugar daddy" mean?	a rich older man who gives money to a younger woman for her companionship	The woman went on a nice winter holiday with her sugar daddy.
keep time What does "keep time" mean?	to keep accurate time (for a watch or clock)	My old watch will not keep time at all.
Let your hair down What does "Let your hair down" mean?	If someone lets their hair down, they relax and stop feeling inhibited or shy.
hit it off (with someone) What does "hit it off (with someone)" mean?	get along well with someone (usually from the beginning)	get along well with someone (usually from the beginning)I hit it off with a woman in my photography class and we have been dating for several months now.
eat and run What does "eat and run" mean?	to eat a meal and then quickly leave	I had to eat and run in order to be on time for my evening class.

a shot in the arm What does "a shot in the arm" mean?	something inspiring or encouraging, a boost of energy	His job search got a shot in the arm when the company president called him in for an interview.
hit a raw nerve What does "hit a raw nerve" mean?	to upset someone by talking about a subject that upsets or embarrasses him or her	It hit a raw nerve when my friend asked me about my former boyfriend.
burn a hole in one`s pocket What does "burn a hole in one`s pocket" mean?	to stimulate someone to spend money quickly	The money was burning a hole in the man's pocket when he decided to go to the casino.
have (someone) in one's pocket What does "have (someone) in one's pocket" mean?	to have control over someone	The large union has the city mayor in their pocket.
receive (someone) with open arms What does "receive (someone) with open arms" mean?	to greet someone eagerly	The employees received their new boss with open arms.

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Tip The Balance Idiom