score off

To make someone look foolish by being cleverer than them, especially in an argument.

• He always tries to score off me.
• She scored off her opponent with a clever reply.
• Are you discussing the issue or just trying to score off each other?

How to use it: score off someone (She enjoys scoring off her rivals in debates.)

Similar words: get the better of, outwit

Common phrases: score off someone, score off opponents

To win points from a particular kick, shot, or other play.

• He scored off a rebound.
• Can a team score off a drop kick?
• They scored off a penalty before halftime.

How to use it: score off something (They scored off a corner in the final minute.)

Similar words: score from

Common phrases: score off a rebound, score off a kick

To draw a line through written words to remove them.

• Score off my name, please.
• She scored the old address off the list.
• Have you scored off the entries we no longer need?

How to use it: score something off (Score your name off if you cannot attend.)

Similar words: cross out, cross off, strike out

Common phrases: score off something, score off a name