BROWNIE POINT


Meaning of BROWNIE POINT in English

noun

[ usually pl. ] ( informal ) if sb does sth to earn brownie points , they do it to make sb in authority have a good opinion of them

ORIGIN: The Brownies is a club for young girls who are not yet old enough to be Guides. They are awarded points for good behaviour and achievements.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.