Brownie point
noun Informal.
a credit toward advancement or good standing gained especially by currying favor.
Origin of Brownie point
First recorded in 1960–65; from the point system based on good behavior and performance used by Brownies for advancement
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