chalk up

verb

1. to score or register (something)

   we chalked up 100 in the game

2. to credit (money) to an account etc (esp in the phrase chalk it up )

Example Sentences

He chalked up the controversy to a “not in my backyard” attitude.

From Los Angeles Times

New chief executive Scott O'Neil is already chalking up handy victories.

From BBC

It doesn't really matter if these trends were already in train, as long as the US president can be allowed to chalk up a "win".

From BBC

A notable recent success can be chalked up to Georgia Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

Rose was again on target from six feet on the sixth, holing his putt amid a cacophony of good-natured boos from a crowd desperate to see the home team chalk up a first point.

From BBC