Chalk up
verb
To achieve or score something.
She chalked up her third win of the season.
Often appears as...
- chalk up a victory
- chalk up a win
verb
To credit or assign something to a cause.
The team's success this season can be chalked up to their new coach.
Often appears as...
- chalk up to experience
- chalk up to luck
verb
To achieve or score something.
She chalked up her third win of the season.
Often appears as...
- chalk up a victory
- chalk up a win
verb
To credit or assign something to a cause.
The team's success this season can be chalked up to their new coach.
Often appears as...
- chalk up to experience
- chalk up to luck
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used after something is successfully gained, especially in sports or competition.
After hours of practice, he chalked up a high score.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Tone
Often carries a positive and congratulatory meaning when mentioning someone's achievements.
They chalked up another successful project completion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Chalk is not literally used; it's a figurative way of keeping score.
She chalked up enough points to win the match.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used after something is successfully gained, especially in sports or competition.
After hours of practice, he chalked up a high score.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Tone
Often carries a positive and congratulatory meaning when mentioning someone's achievements.
They chalked up another successful project completion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Chalk is not literally used; it's a figurative way of keeping score.
She chalked up enough points to win the match.
Pro Tip 1/3Achievement Context
Used after something is successfully gained, especially in sports or competition.
After hours of practice, he chalked up a high score.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Tone
Often carries a positive and congratulatory meaning when mentioning someone's achievements.
They chalked up another successful project completion.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Chalk is not literally used; it's a figurative way of keeping score.
She chalked up enough points to win the match.
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