score off

British

verb

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

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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.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's 15 wickets, for instance, have come at an average of just over 15; and batters have not managed to score off 70% of his deliveries.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

“I think we look at the team now, RJ’s really the guy that can score off the dribble,” Bacot said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Oakland didn’t really threaten to score off Miller, who allowed just two hits with a walk and a hit by pitch.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

All the same," said Priscilla, "well score off him.

From Priscilla's Spies by Birmingham, George A.

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