on that/this score
on that score
Regarding a certain person, situation, outcome, or possibility. The police have done a lot to make the city safer—on that score, it's been a really positive past few years. I already got the kids' presents, so we don't need to worry on that score.
See also: on, score, that
on this score
Regarding this particular person, situation, outcome, or possibility. Politicians have been actively engaged in discussions around affordable housing, and we've made a lot of progress on this score in recent months. It's on this score that we need to focus the attention of our next board meeting.
See also: on, score, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on that (or this) score
so far as that (or this) is concerned.See also: on, score, that
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on ˈthat/ˈthis score
as far as that/this is concerned: The accommodation is excellent so I don’t think we need to worry on that score.See also: on, score, that, this
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- on that score
- on this score
- cautiously optimistic
- cautious optimism
- credibility gap
- bite of the reality sandwich
- reality
- take a bite of the reality sandwich
- tiger by the tail
- a tiger by the tail