expression, godan verb (-gu)
score points with; curry favor with
Idiomatic expression meaning to do something to gain approval or favor from someone, often in a social or workplace context. Similar to 点数を稼ぐ.
See also: 点数を稼ぐ (てんすうをかせぐ)
彼は上司に点を稼ぐために、いつも早く出社している。
He always comes to work early to score points with his boss.
お世辞を言って点を稼ごうとしても無駄だよ。
It's no use trying to curry favor by flattering.