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brownie point
Brownie point also brownie pointn. Informal An amount of credit considered as earned, especially by favorably impressing one having power or influence.
[From the practice of awarding points for achievement to Brownies in the Girl Scouts.]Brownie point n a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing [C20: from the mistaken notion that Brownie Guides earn points for good deeds]brown′ie point`
n. a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor. [1960–65; from the point system used by Brownies for advancement] brownie point
brownie pointAn informal and intangible mark of credit or approval, as from having done a good deed or by ingratiating oneself to others (especially one's superiors). Usually used in the plural. The company earned brownie points with the community for contributing part of their yearly earnings toward local development. You might get brownie points from the boss for volunteering to do things around the office, but it won't translate into a pay raise or promotion.See also: brownie, pointbrownie point an imaginary award given to someone who does good deeds or tries to please. informal The Brownies are the junior wing of the Guides; the organization awards points and badges for proficiency in various activities.See also: brownie, point |