Meaning of 'Put your thumb on the scales'
What does the saying 'Put your thumb on the scales' mean?
Idiom: Put your thumb on the scales
Meaning:
If you put your thumb on the scales, you try to influence the result of something in your favour.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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