1. to make something more or less likely to happen, or to make someone more or less likely to succeed.

Recent environmental disasters have tipped the scales against oil producers. (often + against)

The sudden economic growth in the area should tip the scales in favour of new investment.

2. to weigh a certain amount.

He tips the scales at just over 250 pounds. (usually + at)

• put your back into
• put your back into something
• put your best foot forward
• put your cards on the table
• put your feet up
• put your finger on
• put your finger on something
• put your foot down
• put your foot in it
• put your foot to the floor
• put your hand in pocket
• put your hand in your pocket
• put your hand on heart
• put your hand on your heart
• put your head above the parapet
• put your head down
• put your head on the block
• put your heads together
• put your heart and soul into
• put your heart and soul into doing something
• put your heart and soul into something
• put your heart into
• put your heart into something
• put your house in order
• put your life in hands