on what score

English

Prepositional phrase

on what score?

1. (idiomatic, dated) For what reason? In regard to what?
   • 1848, Saint John Chrysostom, Homilies on the First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians; Translated, with Notes and Indices. Part I. Hom. I.-xxiv, page 212:

     However, let us see on what score he eulogizes this man himself also. On what score then does he eulogize?

   • 1729, Lionel Wafer, William Dampier, William Funnell (contributors), A Collection of Voyages: A supplement to the voyage round the world ; Two voyages to Campeachy ; A discourse of tradewinds 1699, by William Dampier, page 138:

     On what Score the two Engliſh Runagadoes turn'd here, I know not.

   • 1921, Rafael Sabatini, Scaramouche:

     "Explanation?" he questioned presently, and looked at her. "But on what score?" "On the score of the deception you have practiced on us—on me."

See also

• on this score