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chalk up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtʃɔk ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌtʃɔːk ˈʌp/

chalk up means: To say that something happened because of a particular cause, or count it in a particular way.

verb

ATTRIBUTEB2

To say that something happened because of a particular cause, or count it in a particular way.

  • I chalked it up to bad luck.
  • They chalked his silence up to nerves.
  • Can we chalk this up as a lesson learned?

How to use it: chalk something up to something (We chalked the mistake up to tiredness.); chalk something up as something (She chalked the failed interview up as useful experience.)

Similar words: attribute, put down to

Common phrases: chalk something up, chalk up a mistake

ACHIEVEB2

To achieve a success or add another achievement to your record.

  • They chalked up another victory.
  • Our team has chalked up ten wins this season.
  • She chalked up more points than anyone else.

How to use it: chalk up something (The team chalked up another win.); chalk something up (That was the third victory they had chalked up this month.)

Similar words: achieve, notch up, record

Common phrases: chalk up victories, chalk up points, chalk up success

Questions about chalk up

What does chalk up mean?

To say that something happened because of a particular cause, or count it in a particular way.

What is chalk up in other languages?

Türkçe: bağlamak · Español: atribuir · Français: attribuer · Deutsch: zurückführen auf · Italiano: attribuire · 日本語: せいにする

How do you pronounce chalk up?

In American English /ˌtʃɔk ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌtʃɔːk ˈʌp/.

How do you use chalk up in a sentence?

I chalked it up to bad luck. They chalked his silence up to nerves.

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