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Brownie point
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noun Informal.
a credit toward advancement or good standing gained especially by currying favor.
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Origin of Brownie point
First recorded in 1960–65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement
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British Dictionary definitions for Brownie point
Brownie point
noun
a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing
Word Origin for Brownie point
C20: from the mistaken notion that Brownie Guides earn points for good deeds
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