Chalk up to Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To say or think that something happened for a particular reason, or is caused by a specific factor. Usually used to explain the cause of a problem, mistake, or situation.
Uso & Matices
Informal, often used with negative situations ('chalk it up to experience'), sometimes sounds philosophical or accepting. Common pattern: 'chalk X up to Y'. Not literal—unrelated to actual chalk or writing.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
If you make a mistake, just chalk it up to experience.
basic
We can chalk the team's loss up to bad weather.
basic
She chalked her tiredness up to working late all week.
basic
I’ll just chalk it up to bad luck and move on.
natural
Don’t worry too much—just chalk it up to experience and try again.
natural
When plans go wrong, I usually chalk it up to things being out of my control.
natural