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 just three minutes remaining, Wrianna Hudson scored off an assist from Taylor Suarez as Florida State outlasted Stanford 1-0 in the Women’s College Cup Championship at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Sam Jane, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2025 Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025 There, Michael Carcone’s backhand feed allowed Crouse to traverse the crease and score off his backhand. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025 Tadeo Allende had a hat trick, teenager Mateo Silvetti scored on an assist by Messi and Telasco Segovia scored off the bench thanks to a spectacular back-heel pass from Alba. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for score off

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“Score off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/score%20off. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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