score off

British

verb

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

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Needing 18 off the final over from Sciver-Brunt, De Klerk was unable to score off the first two balls.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

These teams can shoot threes and score off fast breaks with the best.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

“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

The cold-blooded little wretch would boast that he could "score off the governor without his knowing it."

From Peccavi by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

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