Score off
verb
To gain an advantage over someone.
He scored off his opponents in the debate by presenting facts.
Often appears as...
- score off someone
- score off an opponent
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To succeed in hitting or moving something.
The striker scored off a pass from his teammate.
Often appears as...
- score off a pass
- score off a rebound
verb
To make a mark or line on something.
He scored off the names on the list as they arrived.
Often appears as...
- score off names
- score off items
verb
To gain an advantage over someone.
He scored off his opponents in the debate by presenting facts.
Often appears as...
- score off someone
- score off an opponent
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To succeed in hitting or moving something.
The striker scored off a pass from his teammate.
Often appears as...
- score off a pass
- score off a rebound
verb
To make a mark or line on something.
He scored off the names on the list as they arrived.
Often appears as...
- score off names
- score off items
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Refers to outsmarting someone in a competitive situation.
During negotiations, Linda scored off by revealing her research.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Mockery
Implies gaining advantage in a way that could mock or belittle the other party.
Without raising his voice, he scored off the critic with a witty retort.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Use
Commonly used in the context of arguments or debates.
She scored off her rival with a clever comeback.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Refers to outsmarting someone in a competitive situation.
During negotiations, Linda scored off by revealing her research.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Mockery
Implies gaining advantage in a way that could mock or belittle the other party.
Without raising his voice, he scored off the critic with a witty retort.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Use
Commonly used in the context of arguments or debates.
She scored off her rival with a clever comeback.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Refers to outsmarting someone in a competitive situation.
During negotiations, Linda scored off by revealing her research.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Mockery
Implies gaining advantage in a way that could mock or belittle the other party.
Without raising his voice, he scored off the critic with a witty retort.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Use
Commonly used in the context of arguments or debates.
She scored off her rival with a clever comeback.
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