noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
brownie points
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I’m not doing it just to get brownie points.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
points
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Unless there are political brownie points from on high it is most unlikely you will receive assistance.
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I feel you almost get into a system of brownie points sometimes.
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It won brownie points , but had little practical result.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
Cub/Brownie pack
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Although she lived a long way from the town, she seldom missed Brownie Pack Meeting.
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Brenda looked forward eagerly to the arrival of the Brownie Pack .
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Several schools also had a Wolf Cub pack , many of which excelled in sports meetings against other Wolf Cub packs.
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She also helped at a Brownie Pack and was a volunteer mini-bus driver for children with special needs.
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She was poor but proud, and the 1st Shadwell Brownie Pack had to be rather careful what they did for her.
get/score/earn Brownie points
get/win/score brownie points
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Gina has taken part in the carnival before, having been on the Ropley brownies float in the parade.
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In 1 hour, return and cut brownies to the desired size; 2-inch squares are recommended.
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Pam puts together holiday food baskets topped with her own special home-made brownies.
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Spread the frosting on the brownies in a thin coat, only enough to cover, and set aside to firm.
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Surely it's worth a brownie .
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Unless there are political brownie points from on high it is most unlikely you will receive assistance.
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Victory for the brownies in the trout war.
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What usually disappoints us about brownies?