His final goal helped turn the scale for our team.
turn the scale
idiomTo decide or determine a balanced situation.
The candidate's strong performance in the final debate helped turn the scale in her favor just before the election.
Although the committee remained deeply divided for hours, the chairperson's unexpected endorsement finally served to turn the scale toward a unanimous decision.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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off the scale
Far in excess of what is normal or measurable.
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returns to scale
a function describing how returns scale when production increases in the long run
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serve the turn
To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
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take a turn
Change in direction, tone, or tendency.