chalk up
verbEtymology Probably from the fact that many problems were figured out using chalk on a chalk board.
1
To achieve something.
- 2012 The Economist, Sep 29th 2012 issue, Rural activism: Working the system In recent years Mr Li, a divorced farmer with a laptop and internet access, has chalked up some stunning successes in resisting his village officials.
- Give me another drink and chalk it up to John.
- I know we lost, but can we chalk it up as a win?
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