chalk up

Etymology
Probably from the fact that many problems were figured out using chalk on a chalk board.

Verb

 * 1)  To achieve something.
 * 2) * 2012 The Economist, Sep 29th 2012 issue, Rural activism: Working the system
 * In recent years Mr Li, a divorced farmer with a laptop and internet access, has chalked up some stunning successes in resisting his village officials.
 * 1)  To assign a debt to someone.

Translations

 * French:, , , , ,
 * Italian:, ,
 * Russian: записа́ть на свой счёт