Rack up
verb
To accumulate or get a large amount or quantity of something.
She racked up numerous awards throughout her career.
Often appears as...
- rack up points
- rack up debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To achieve a high score in a game or competition.
He managed to rack up a high score in the video game.
Often appears as...
- rack up points
- rack up a score
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To accumulate or get a large amount or quantity of something.
She racked up numerous awards throughout her career.
Often appears as...
- rack up points
- rack up debt
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To achieve a high score in a game or competition.
He managed to rack up a high score in the video game.
Often appears as...
- rack up points
- rack up a score
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Undertone
The phrase often implies negative connotations when discussing gaining debts or problems.
Be careful not to rack up too many parking tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Rack up' indicates a gradual increase, not immediate.
She gradually racked up enough savings to buy a car.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Used in everyday conversation, but might be too informal for very formal contexts.
Over time, I've racked up a nice collection of vinyl records.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Undertone
The phrase often implies negative connotations when discussing gaining debts or problems.
Be careful not to rack up too many parking tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Rack up' indicates a gradual increase, not immediate.
She gradually racked up enough savings to buy a car.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Used in everyday conversation, but might be too informal for very formal contexts.
Over time, I've racked up a nice collection of vinyl records.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Undertone
The phrase often implies negative connotations when discussing gaining debts or problems.
Be careful not to rack up too many parking tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Process
'Rack up' indicates a gradual increase, not immediate.
She gradually racked up enough savings to buy a car.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Used in everyday conversation, but might be too informal for very formal contexts.
Over time, I've racked up a nice collection of vinyl records.
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