drop a point
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdrop a pointdrop a pointDSto lose a point in a sports competition Real Madrid dropped a point at home yesterday. → dropExamples from the Corpusdrop a point• After 10 days and three predictable victories they were promoted, thanks to Woking dropping a point.• But if they drop points, Leicester City or Derby County could triumph in a nail-biting finish.