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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