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score off

verb

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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.

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

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Nobody can score off the Dodgers!

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Nobody can score off the Dodgers!

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Nobody can score off the Dodgers?

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