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Idiom: Thumb On The Scale

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1
The referee had his thumb on the scale and made biased calls throughout the game.
2
The politician was accused of having his thumb on the scale during the election, manipulating the results in his favor.
3
It was clear that the judge had a thumb on the scale, as he consistently ruled in favor of one party.
4
The company owner always has his thumb on the scale when it comes to promotions, favoring his friends over more qualified employees.
5
The teacher's grading seemed unfair, suggesting she had her thumb on the scale and was playing favorites.

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