How to Pronounce "chalk up to"
expression
CHAWK up to
CHAWK up TOO
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑk/, /ˈtʃɔk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tʃˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAWK up to
UK
CHAWK up TOO
Listen in Context
If you make a mistake, just chalk it up to experience.
We can chalk the team's loss up to bad weather.
She chalked her tiredness up to working late all week.
I’ll just chalk it up to bad luck and move on.