tip the scales at
English
Verb
tip the scales at
- (transitive) To weigh in at; to weigh.
- He tips the scales at 221 pounds.
- He tipped the scales at 221 pounds at the weigh-in two days before the fight.
Usage notes
- To "weigh" is generally stative. To "weigh in at" usually refers to a specific instance of measurement. To "tip the scales at" can be used either way.