Word info

score off

Speech parts

1. score off - Noun

2. score off - Verb

Meaning

(transitive, inseparable, idiomatic, slang) To defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).

(transitive, separable, idiomatic) To delete or remove (especially from a list); to score out, strike out or strike off, cross out or cross off; to draw a line through.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see score,‎ off. To score from.

score-off (plural score-offs)

(rare) The action or result of scoring off someone (a rebuttal, a point won).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

score-off

Examples

Cousins connected with tight end Tyler Conklin for his first career touchdown catch, a 20-yard score off a play-action rollout that pulled the Vikings within three points with 8:05 remaining. Source: Internet

Sinclair lined up for the kick and easily juked Reign keeper Casey Murphy to score off a right-foot shot. Source: Internet

This time, he stuck around upon reaching the milestone, grinding out his score off 253 deliveries so far. Source: Internet

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