chalk up
[verb]
Synonyms: get, acquire, annex, gain, have, obtain, pick up, procure, secure, win

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chalk something ↔ up phrasal verb (see also chalk)

1. to succeed in getting something, especially points in a game:
Seattle chalked up another win last night over Denver.

2. to record what someone has done, what someone should pay etc
chalk something ↔ up to
You can chalk the drinks up to my account.

3. chalk it up to experience informal to accept a failure or disappointment calmly and regard it as an experience that you can learn something from

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chalk up
chalk up (something)
to record something special.
Many banks chalked up large profits from their loans to internet companies.

Etymology: based on the idea of keeping a record on a chalk board

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

chalk up something
chalk up (something)
to record something special.
Many banks chalked up large profits from their loans to internet companies.

Etymology: based on the idea of keeping a record on a chalk board

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chalk up
to record something
The stock prices of the company chalked up a big increase last week.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

chalk up something
to record something
The stock prices of the company chalked up a big increase last week.

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chalk up
v., informal
1. To write down as part of a score; record.
The scorekeeper chalked up one more point for the home team.
2. To make (a score or part of a score); score.
The team chalked up another victory.
Bob chalked up a home run and two base hits in the game.
Mary chalked up good grades this term.

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