score off: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    British EnglishAustralian Englishinformalcolloquialvulgar
    • To gain revenge on, humiliate, or get one over on someone by making them look foolish or by beating them in a social contest.

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    • After losing the debate last week, Jenna was determined to score off her rival in the next round by exposing his weak arguments.

      Después de perder el debate la semana pasada, Jenna estaba decidida a vengarse de su rival en la siguiente ronda exponiendo sus argumentos débiles.

    • I bet Tom thinks he can score off me just because he knows more trivia, but I'll have my chance to humiliate him soon enough.

      Apuesto a que Tom cree que puede dejarme mal solo porque sabe más de trivia, pero pronto tendré mi oportunidad de humillarlo.

    • They scored off their opponents by cleverly revealing their mistakes during the meeting, making everyone question their competence.

      Se vengaron de sus oponentes revelando inteligentemente sus errores durante la reunión, haciendo que todos cuestionaran su competencia.

  • 2.

    USUKAustraliainformalslang
    • To procure or obtain something, often illicitly (for example drugs or contraband).

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    • Jake managed to score off some rare concert tickets even though they were sold out everywhere.

      Jake logró conseguir unas entradas raras para el concierto aunque estaban agotadas en todas partes.

    • She said she could score off some herbal supplements for the event, but I’m not sure where she got them from.

      Ella dijo que podía conseguir algunos suplementos herbales para el evento, pero no estoy seguro de dónde los obtuvo.

    • If you want to score off the latest gadgets before the official release, you might have to rely on underground sellers.

      Si quieres conseguir los últimos gadgets antes del lanzamiento oficial, puede que tengas que depender de vendedores clandestinos.

  • 3.

    generalinformalslang
    • To take advantage of a situation or person in order to make a quick profit or gain; to exploit for personal benefit.

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    • The company scored off the recent market confusion by buying shares cheaply and selling them at a profit once prices rebounded.

      La empresa aprovechó la reciente confusión del mercado comprando acciones baratas y vendiéndolas con ganancia cuando los precios se recuperaron.

    • You shouldn’t try to score off your friends by charging them more than the actual cost.

      No deberías intentar aprovecharte de tus amigos cobrándoles más del costo real.

    • They scored off the situation by flipping the abandoned property quickly before anyone else noticed its value.

      Se aprovecharon de la situación vendiendo la propiedad abandonada rápidamente antes de que alguien más notara su valor.

  • 4.

    generalneutralsport
    • To score points by means of, or immediately following, a particular action or play (e.g., to score off a dribble or a rebound).

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    • He scored off the rebound, putting his team ahead just before halftime.

      Anotó tras el rebote, poniendo a su equipo adelante justo antes del descanso.

    • During the match, she scored off a brilliant dribble that left the defenders behind.

      Durante el partido, anotó tras un regate brillante que dejó atrás a los defensores.

    • They have scored off several fast breaks this season, showing great teamwork and speed.

      Han anotado tras varias contras rápidas esta temporada, demostrando gran trabajo en equipo y velocidad.

    • The player was credited for scoring off the assist, making the final goal look effortless.

      Al jugador se le acreditó el gol tras la asistencia, haciendo que el gol final pareciera sencillo.

Examples:

  • EN: We fucked the score off on... Hey, hey!
    ES: Nos hemos cargado el golpe por... ¡Eh, eh!
  • EN: We fucked the score off on account of you, you know that?
    ES: Nos hemos cargado el golpe por tu culpa, ¿lo sabías?
  • EN: Oh, well, she obviously spotted you in those bushes and was just talking to score off you.
    ES: Oh, bueno, obviamente te vio en esos arbustos y sólo hablaba para ganar puntos sobre ti.
  • EN: Yo, I got a dollar says you can't score off me.
    ES: Oh.
  • EN: Just like you tried to score off his dad in '87.
    ES: Igual que trataste de sacar a su padre en el 87.
  • EN: He can score off the dribble.
    ES: Puede anotar después de driblar.
  • EN: I didn't even try and score off anyone.
    ES: No he tratado de humillar a nadie.
  • EN: I need you to keep on the dodge and sidle up the loblolly, past them hornheads just hooting and a hollering, and score off them rustlers.
    ES: Necesito que esquives y prepares el incienso, ve con los cabezas de cuernos sólo ululando y gritando, y aléjalos de los cuatreros.
  • EN: Who did she score off?
    ES: ¿A quién se reportaba?
  • EN: "Opportunity" being MFJP code for "a chance to score off the seizure."
    ES: "Oportunidad", en código PJFM, era la chance de anotarse el decomiso.
  • EN: Don't score off the streets.
    ES: No pilles nada en la calle.
  • EN: I'm not going to score off anywhere.
    ES: No voy a pillar nada en ninguna parte.
  • EN: No, that's for the gear you're going to score off him.
    ES: No, eso es para el equipo que vas a recibir de él.
  • EN: They're just a couple bottom-feeders probably looking to make a quick score off a person of note.
    ES: Solo son un par de oportunistas que querían atracar a un famoso.
  • EN: I didn't know they were gonna go and score off the back of it, did I?
    ES: No pensaba que fueran a marcar a consecuencia del mismo, ¿vale?

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