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Brownie point

American  

noun

Informal.

  1. a credit toward advancement or good standing gained especially by currying favor.

Brownie point British  

noun

  1. a notional mark to one's credit earned for being seen to do the right thing

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Etymology

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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