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Definition chalk something up in British English

chalk something up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to score points, or to achieve success in a game

Example

In 1989, she chalked up the first of her five successive championships.

Synonyms and related words
succeed manage pull off a clean sheet aggregate all
Example

He has already chalked up over 100 hours of solo flying time.

Example

The stock market fell back after chalking up record gains.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
2

to consider something as having a particular cause

Example

Low voter turnout was chalked up to a dull campaign.

Synonyms and related words
explain argue excuse
3

to consider something bad that happens to you as an experience that will help you to deal better with similar situations in the future

Synonyms and related words
make out interpret perceive
Definition chalk something up in British English