score
UK /skɔː/US /skoɹ/
- noun 24
- verb 12
- exclamation 1
- forms 4
- phrases 14
noun24
verb12
exclamation1
forms
scored · scoring · scores · scoreth
Phrases with score
- by the scoreA great amount; a great deal.
- even the scoreTo seek or obtain revenge against someone.
- go off at scoreTo break suddenly into a gallop.
- know the scoreTo be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.
- no scoreIn a sporting event, a score of zero to zero.
- on this scoreIn reference to or with regard to the subject that is being discussed.
- on what scoreFor what reason? In regard to what?
- score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).
- score on oneselfTo score an own goal.
- score outTo strike out or cross out; to draw a line through one or more written words.
- score throughTo strike out or cross out; to draw a line through one or more written words.
- score upTo rack up (a score, especially a high score)
- settle a scoreTo even the score.
- three score and tenSeventy, being the number of years in a full lifetime of traditionally-expected duration.