2chalk verb
chalks; chalked; chalk·ing [+ obj] 1 : to write or draw (something) with chalk
▪ She chalked a message on the side of the barn. 2 : to mark (something) with chalk
▪ He chalked the stage to show the actors where they should stand.
▪ She chalked a message on the side of the barn.
▪ He chalked the stage to show the actors where they should stand.
chalk up [phrasal verb]
chalk (something) up or chalk up (something) 1 : to earn or achieve (something) : to accumulate (something)
▪ As a runner, he's chalked up about 1,000 miles on the track. ▪ The company has chalked up huge losses this quarter. 2 Brit : to charge (the cost of drinks or food) to your account to be paid for later
▪ Chalk up these drinks to my account, please. 3 chalk (something) up to (something) chiefly US : to explain (something) by stating its cause : to say that (something) was caused by (something)
▪ Chalk it up to bad timing. ▪ Her early mistakes can be chalked up to inexperience.
▪ As a runner, he's chalked up about 1,000 miles on the track. ▪ The company has chalked up huge losses this quarter.
▪ Chalk up these drinks to my account, please.
▪ Chalk it up to bad timing. ▪ Her early mistakes can be chalked up to inexperience.
