house points

English

Noun

house points pl (plural only)

(usually in the plural, British) Point awarded to a member of the house of a grammar school or public school for sporting and other achievement.
(humorous) "Points" awarded in jest in a domestic environment for performing chores.

Translations

Points awarded to a member of a grammar school for some achievement

French: bon point (fr) m

See also

brownie point

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