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score off

British  

verb

  1. (intr, preposition) to gain an advantage at someone else's expense

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Trying to score off those deliveries, with those shots, is the one thing you just do not do as a batter in Australia.

From BBC

Rain arrived at Hagley Oval just after an unbeaten 49 from Sam Curran had lifted England to a competitive score off 20 overs on an unpredictable pitch.

From Barron's

Sajid revealed his plan for bowling at Brook, who was twice out trying to score off the back foot.

From BBC

Nobody can score off the Dodgers!

From Los Angeles Times

Nobody can score off the Dodgers!

From Los Angeles Times