score off
idiomTo 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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even the score
To seek or obtain revenge against someone.
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four score and seven years ago
Used (sometimes sarcastically) to indicate that a past event being mentioned is particularly important: a long time ago; many years ago.
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go off at score
To break suddenly into a gallop.
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know the score
To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct.
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no score
In a sporting event, a score of zero to zero.
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settle a score
To even the score.
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three score and ten
Seventy, being the number of years in a full lifetime of traditionally-expected duration.