scores off

A form of score off — To 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).

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of score off
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APA

scores off. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scores%20off

MLA

“scores off.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scores%20off. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “scores off,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scores%20off.

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