He’s just trying to win some brownie points.
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He's trying to earn/win/get brownie points (from the boss) by offering to work more overtime.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Brownie points — are a hypothetical social currency, which can be accrued by doing good deeds or earning favour in the eyes of another, often one s superior. The origin of the term is uncertain. Conjectures for etymology Brown Stamps A popular marketing practice… … Wikipedia
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brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them … The small dictionary of idiomes
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brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
brownie points — UK / US noun [plural] informal approval you get from your teacher or boss by doing extra work or special favours He s just trying to win some brownie points … English dictionary
Brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them … Dictionary of English idioms
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