Meaning of score points | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see score, point.
2. To outdo (someone) in an argument, especially by pandering or rhetorical convenience.
   derogatory, figuratively, often

Examples

“He scored points with teachers by promising them higher pay⟳.”

“Instead of putting forward⟳ meaningful proposals, she's just trying to score⟳ political points.”

“The Tories are ideologically opposed to large state-run industries, and the Lib Dems can sniff an opportunity to score⟳ points in their freshly won commuting constituencies outside London.”

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