chalk up something

chalk up something
ˌchalk ˈup sth derived
(informal) to achieve or record a success, points in a game, etc

The team chalked up their tenth win this season.

As a Hollywood actor he has chalked up a number of box-office successes.

They will have chalked up 40 years of marriage this summer.

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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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