brownie point

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Meaning: (idiomatic,slang,originallyUS,chiefly in theplural)Creditorpraisefor goodworkor a gooddeed, often for the express purpose ofcurrying favor.You're really going to get somebrownie pointsfrom the teacher for that fantastic essay!1967November, Harriette Bailey Conn, “Women legislators”, inEbony‎[1], page14:However, you getBrownie pointsfor having spelled my names right—all of them, and the first time too!

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