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English / phrasal verb

Chalk up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To record or achieve a milestone/success; or to attribute something to a particular cause

In context

01

By the end of her exemplary career, the scientist could chalk up several historic breakthroughs.

02

Instead of feeling bitter about the setback, we should chalk it up to invaluable experience.

Synonyms

Achieve,record,tally

Antonyms

Forfeit,lose,write off

Collocations

Chalk up a victory,chalk it up to experience,chalk up another milestone

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗