chalk up
To score a point or achieve something — like adding it to your list of wins.
Meanings
To achieve or record something, especially a win, success, or score.
"The sales team chalked up their third consecutive monthly record."
"The Yankees chalked up their 27th World Series title."
— Common sports journalism formulation, widely used in American sports reporting.
To write something on a chalkboard or other surface using chalk.
"The waiter chalked up the daily specials on the board by the door."
To add an amount to a running total, especially a debt or bill.
"He told the barman to chalk up another round to his tab."
Most commonly used for achievements, victories, or scores in sports and business contexts. Can also simply mean to write something on a chalkboard. The object is usually placed between 'chalk' and 'up' or after 'up'.
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