Meaning Of The Word Brownie point

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Brownie point Meaning

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Brownie point Definition

What's The Definition Of Brownie point?

brownie point
If someone does something to score brownie points, they do it because they think they will be praised for it.

Brownie point in British English
approval, facetiously regarded as a unit of credit, that is gained, as from a superior, for a relatively unimportant act
noun: a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor
noun: a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing

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