phrasal verb

Chalk up to

Rank #306Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Explain the reason for a problem

Meanings

  • Explain the reason for a problem (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • They CHALKED the poor sales UP TO the lower numbers of tourists visiting this year.
  • The manager had to CHALK UP TO during the investigation.
  • Can you CHALK UP TO when we meet tomorrow?

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