Library

LingoTube

{{annotation.word}} ({{annotation.pos_simplify}})

/{{annotation.phonetic}}/

{{annotation.translation.word.translation}}

{{annotation.name}}

{{annotation.sub_type}}

{{annotation.definition}}
{{word.word}}
{{word.word}}
{{cue.translated_text}}
x{{playblackSpeed.toFixed(2)}}
{{word.word}} - {{dictionary.definition[0].phonetic || ("/" + dictionary.phonetics +"/")}} - {{word.translation}}
Advance / Simple

We couldn't find definitions for the word you were looking for.
Or maybe the current language is not supported

{{simpleDefinition.pos}}

{{simpleDefinition.def}}

{{word.word}}

Sentences & parts of speech:

  • {{tag.normal}} {{tag.pos_name}}

  • {{c.startTime | duration}}


    {{c.translated_text}}.

All {{pos.pos_simplify}}
{{a.word || a.name}}
/{{a.phonetic}}/
{{a.type || a.sub_type}}
{{a.translation.word.translation}} 		{{a.definition}}

The example sentences of TIP THE SCALES AT in videos (2 in total of 2)

USS Gerald R Ford Vs HMS Queen Elizabeth - Nuclear vs Non-nuclear English (GB)
in preposition or subordinating conjunction at preposition or subordinating conjunction 22,000 cardinal number tonnes noun, plural , compared verb, past participle to to the determiner us personal pronoun ’ s proper noun, singular nimitz proper noun, singular class noun, singular or mass which wh-determiner tip verb, non-3rd person singular present the determiner scales noun, plural at preposition or subordinating conjunction 100,000 cardinal number
The 13 BEST Bikepacking Bikes For 2021! English (AU)
inch noun, singular or mass is verb, 3rd person singular present ample noun, singular or mass width noun, singular or mass for preposition or subordinating conjunction most adjective, superlative gravel noun, singular or mass surfaces noun, plural . you personal pronoun can modal expect verb, base form the determiner dsx proper noun, singular 2 cardinal number to to tip verb, base form the determiner scales noun, plural at preposition or subordinating conjunction about preposition or subordinating conjunction

English idiom

What does "tip the scales at" mean?
"tip the scales at" is an English idiom. Meaning "To weigh a certain amount."

Similar phrases & idioms

Miss the Boat

Be too late for something; miss an opportunity

Be too late for something; miss an opportunity

below

Some amount below zero degrees (Fahrenheit, Celsius, etc.) in temperature.

Some amount below zero degrees (Fahrenheit, Celsius, etc.) in temperature.

Back in the Day

Formerly, when I was younger, in earlier times

Formerly, when I was younger, in earlier times

cakewalk

A task that is easily, effortlessly, or certain to be accomplished.

A task that is easily, effortlessly, or certain to be accomplished.

flying tackle

A tackle in which one's feet leave the air as they lunge at the ball carrier ...

A tackle in which one's feet leave the air as they lunge at the ball carrier, as in rugby or American football.