brownie point

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brownie point noun

(originally United States, 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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pogi point pointer point monkey points tip credit solid pro tip pique pinpoint goody pointing-stock benny point d'appui pourboire pin-money lickpot

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