score off
The idiom 'score off' is often used in British English to describe gaining an advantage or winning over someone, usually in a clever or competitive manner.
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Definition
C1Informal
(British English)To gain an advantage over someone by making them look foolish or inferior.
Example
- He loves to score off his colleagues with his quick wit.
C1Informal
(British English)To achieve a victory or success at the expense of someone else.
Example
- She managed to score off her rival in the debate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "score off":
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