expression, godan verb (-gu)
score points with someone; curry favor
Idiomatic expression meaning to gain favor or approval from someone, often through deliberate actions or flattery.
彼は上司に点数を稼ごうと、いつも早く出社している。
He always comes to work early to score points with his boss.
お世辞を言って点数を稼ぐのはやめなさい。
Stop trying to curry favor by flattering people.