score off

phrasal verb

scored off; scoring off; scores off

British, informal

: to say or do something in order to get an advantage over (someone)

They're always trying to score off each other.

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With so many game-winners being scored off turnovers or harmless shots that spring odd-man rushes the other way, teams have gotten more and more patient. —

The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Stamkos answered that a minute later to regain the two-goal lead before Bratt scored off the rush at 7:19. —

Erik Erlendsson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024 Franklin’s touchdown and Marvin Mims Jr.’s score off another screen pass in the first half provided further proof that the five-man unit has turned a corner. —

Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024 From Bill Plaschke: Bats have flailed, balls have soared, runners have sprinted, and still… Nobody can score off the Dodgers! —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for score off