单词	brownie point
释义	brownie point noun often capitalized B : a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior) Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web While people are thrilled that the statue is gone, some have rightly pointed out that the city, and Kenney, in particular, should not receive brownie points for their decision to finally take it down. refinery29.com, 3 June 2020 As each task is completed, reward yourself with virtual brownie points (not chips or cookies!), then go on to the next one. Jane E. Brody, New York Times, 18 May 2020 To really score some brownie points with your working mom friends, bring over toys, games, or books that will keep her kids busy for at least 5-10 minutes. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020 All the doom and gloom aside, the time is upon you to one-up your pals with some factual knowledge, courtesy of Opta, that is sure to earn you brownie points in the everlasting battle to have the biggest footballing brain. SI.com, 28 Sep. 2019 For two decades, Senator Sessions kept his head down in the weeds - and against the weed - voting Alabama/Bible belt/NRA red, collecting conservative brownie points and being a loyal Boy Scout to the old ways. J.d. Crowe | Jdcrowe@al.com, al, 30 Oct. 2019 But there’s no sign yet if O’Rourke’s new strategy will win him more than progressive brownie points. Casey Tolan, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2019 Both got brownie points for wearing black shoes, pun intended. Rubén Rosario, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2019 So, tactically, China has a chance to win brownie points with America’s business lobby. The Economist, 6 July 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1951, in the meaning defined above
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