- earn brownie points
- informal
to get praise or approval for something you have done.
I thought I might get some brownie points by helping to organize the party.
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earn brownie points
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brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them … The small dictionary of idiomes
brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Brownie points — If you try to earn Brownie points with someone, you do things you know will please them … Dictionary of English idioms
brownie points — UK US noun [plural] informal approval you get from your teacher or boss by doing extra work or special favours He’s just trying to win some brownie points. Thesaurus: praise and admirationsynonym * * * noun [ … Useful english dictionary
brownie point — noun Usage: sometimes capitalized B : a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior) * * * Informal. a credit toward advancement or good standing gained esp. by currying favor. [1960 65; from the point system based… … Useful english dictionary
brownie — noun (C) 1 a thick flat American chocolate cake: fudge brownies 2 get/earn brownie points informal if you do something to get brownie points you want people to praise you … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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brownie point — brownie .point n win/earn/score etc brownie points informal to get praise for something you have done after trying to make someone have a good opinion of you ▪ I m not doing it just to get brownie points … Dictionary of contemporary English
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