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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Garza grabbed three offensive boards and scored off all three as part of a nine-point first half.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Jackson Jutting scored off assists from Crawford and McCallum, and the final KC goal, in the third period, came off the stick of Jack Randl, assisted by Jutting and McCallum.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Grenald helped open the 10-point lead in the second quarter by scoring off a steal of an inbound pass under the Santa Margarita basket.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The best days to score off-peak, cheaper flights are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Jackson Jutting scored off assists from Crawford and McCallum, and the final KC goal, in the third period, came off the stick of Jack Randl, assisted by Jutting and McCallum.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Grenald helped open the 10-point lead in the second quarter by scoring off a steal of an inbound pass under the Santa Margarita basket.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
The best days to score off-peak, cheaper flights are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Score off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/score%20off. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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