brownie point
(idiomatic, slang, originally, US, chiefly, in the plural) Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor.
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(idiomatic, slang, originally, US, chiefly, in the plural) Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor.
You're really going to get some brownie points from the teacher for that fantastic essay!
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