Meaning of chalk off | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To set off an area or shape with chalk.
   literally
2. To record a score or event, as if on a chalkboard.
   idiomatic
3. To disallow or cancel
   idiomatic
4. To chalk (someone) up dismissively or jeeringly.
   transitive
5. To dismiss or be dismissive towards (someone or something); to reject (someone or something).
   transitive
6. To deduct from something; to separate from something.
   intransitive
7. To mark off (something).
   transitive
8. To kill (someone).
   slang, transitive

Examples

“Yet Wayne Rooney scored at a good time, three minutes after the restart, to soothe any gathering nerves and the night can ultimately be chalked off as one of the finest occasions of Hodgson's 17 months in the job.”

“In one last extraordinary twist, City thought they had snatched victory and Sterling a hat-trick, but emotions switched instantly as once again VAR had the final word and the goal was chalked off.”

“We had chalked him off as an idiot!”

“He seemed like an idiot, so I chalked him off.”

“The funds are going to be chalked off from the events fund.”

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