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run up the score

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To engage in the practice – usually by coaching decision – of scoring more points than needed in a one-sided contest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The old-school coach felt that his team's weak opponent had no business playing his strong team, so he decided to run up the score.

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