Chalk up
/tʃɔːk ʌp/B2
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1. Attribute a success or failure to a particular cause; to credit something that has happened.
- They chalked up their victory to hard work and determination.
- The team managed to chalk up another win this season.
- Don't chalk up your problems to bad luck; sometimes it's just a matter of taking responsibility.
2. To score or earn a particular tally, especially in sports or games.
- He chalked up a total of 30 points in last night's game.
- With this win, the player chalked up another trophy in his collection.
- Our side is hoping to chalk up a win after last week's loss.
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