brownie point

brownie point
noun
Usage: sometimes capitalized B
: a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior)

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Informal.
a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor.
[1960-65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement]

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brownie point noun (sometimes ironic, usu in pl)
A notional good mark or commendation for doing well
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Main Entry: ↑brown

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Brownie point,
1. a point earned by a Brownie for merit or achievement.
2. Figurative. credit earned for good behavior: »

He'll do well; he wants high Brownie points (David Boroff).

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informal, humorous an imaginary award given to someone who does good deeds or tries to please

his policy will win brownie points with voters

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ˈbrownie point [brownie point brownie points] noun usually plural (informal)
if sb does sth to earn brownie points, they do it to make sb in authority have a good opinion of them

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She's just trying to win brownie points with the boss.

The Brownies is a club for young girls who are not yet old enough to be Guides. They are awarded points for good behaviour and achievements.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • brownie point — ► brownie point informal, humorous a notional award given for an attempt to please. Main Entry: ↑Brownie …   English terms dictionary

  • Brownie point — ☆ Brownie point n. [< ? the notion that merit points are awarded to Brownie Girl Scouts] favor gained, as with a superior, for a relatively unimportant act …   English World dictionary

  • brownie point — brownie points N COUNT: usu pl (disapproval) If someone does something to score brownie points, they do it because they think they will be praised for it. They re just trying to score brownie points with politicians …   English dictionary

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  • Brownie point — noun Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor. Youre really going to get some brownie points from the teacher for that fantastic essay! …   Wiktionary

  • brownie point — humorous a notional award given for a good deed or an attempt to please. → Brownie …   English new terms dictionary

  • brownie point — brown′ie point n. cvb inf a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor • Etymology: 1960–65; from the point system used by Brownies for advancement …   From formal English to slang

  • Brownie point — Informal. a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor. [1960 65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement] * * * …   Universalium

  • Brownie point — imaginary point scored to one s credit or in one s favour …   Dictionary of Australian slang

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