score points
US /skɔr pɔɪnts/
UK /skɔr pɔɪnts/
1.
ganhar pontos, conquistar favor
to gain an advantage or favor with someone
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He tried to score points with his boss by working late every night.
Ele tentou ganhar pontos com o chefe trabalhando até tarde todas as noites.
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You're not going to score any points with her by being rude.
Você não vai ganhar pontos com ela sendo rude.