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Idiom get 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.
idiomget brownie points(also score, win, earn etc brownie points)to do something that impresses someone and makes them like you:You don't score brownie points in the workplace for being a mother.You definitely got lots of brownie points by bringing back McKenzie's precious golf clubs.Note A 'brownie' is a young girl who is in the lowest level of an international social organization called the Guides ( BrE) or the Girl Scouts ( AmE) which trains girls in practical skills and helps them to develop their character. Brownies get special rewards for doing kind things, which is where the idea of 'brownie points' comes from.
(redirected from get brownie points)earn brownie pointsTo elicit praise or be viewed favorably by one due to some action. I think I'll earn some brownie points with my mom if I set the table. |