Tipping the Scales

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1. While 'tipping the scales' can mean to tilt the balance in favour of one party, what is an alternate meaning of this idiom? To go out of your way The weight of something or someone To bet all your winnings To accept defeat

2. What geological feature is used in conjunction with 'tip' to denote a small part of something much larger? Mountain Iceberg Volcano Valley

3. What item of clothing would one tip to express respect or just as a simple greeting? Hat Shoe Coat Purse

4. When you are unable to recall something familiar or well known, which part of the body is it said to be on the tip of? Mind Tongue Teeth Nose

5. In contrast, when information is readily available it is said to be at the tip of which body part? Toe Finger Head Ear

6. Continuing with the anatomy theme, which part of the body do you tip when you reveal your secrets? Knee Nose Hand Elbow

7. To tiptoe means to walk quietly on one's toes. Which of the following dance forms is performed mainly on tiptoes? Ballet Tap dance Hip hop Belly dance

8. Which of the following tip-related idioms is used to indicate the entire body? Tip to bottom Tip to foot Tip to down Tip to toe

9. Which of the following tip words is used to indicate something in good condition? Tip-shape Tipsy Tip-top Tip-notch

10. To tip someone means to give additional money in acknowledgement of the service provided. Which of these professionals are you least likely to tip? Accountant Porter Taxi driver Waiter