redress the balance
idiomPart ofbalance
redress the balance — idiom
1. To make a situation fair again by giving an advantage to the side that was at a
1.idiom
Definition
To make a situation fair again by giving an advantage to the side that was at a disadvantage.
Example
The new scholarship program aims to redress the balance for students from low-income families.
To redress the balance, the company hired more women for leadership roles.
2. to correct an unfair difference so that each side is treated more equally again.
2.idiom
Definition
to correct an unfair difference so that each side is treated more equally again.
Example
The grant aims to redress the balance for schools in poor areas.
Extra speaking time was given to redress the balance in the debate.