2006-12-13 06:16:04 · 4 answers · asked by penandpike 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's a conjunction of
Chalk it up to experience
Better luck next time
2006-12-13 06:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scores used to be kept on chalk boards for sporting events etc. Chalk obviously can be erased and forgotten. Chalk it up to better luck means that the reason that another person won was pure luck. Chalk it up, better luck next time means remember even if you lost your luck may be better the next time.
2006-12-13 14:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To "chalk something up" to experience, luck, or whatever means to consign it to that thing. The expression comes from the English bookmakers's practice of recording wagers on "tote" boards: slates marked with chalk. So, for example, when you make a bad decision, you say, "Well, chalk that up to experience," meaning to mark it down as something that gained you experience, if nothing else.
2006-12-13 14:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means Keep your chin up, better luck next time. Or, don't get yourself down about it. Hope it goes better for your next time around.
2006-12-13 14:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋