点てん数すう稼かせぎ

noun

point-scoring; scoring Brownie points

Refers to actions done primarily to gain favor, approval, or a higher score, often with a slightly cynical or strategic nuance. Common in contexts like tests, evaluations, or social situations.

• 彼かれは上じょう司しの前まえで点てん数すう稼かせぎをしている。

  He is scoring Brownie points in front of the boss.

• テストで点てん数すう稼かせぎのためだけに簡かん単たんな問もん題だいを選えらぶ。

  I choose easy questions just for point-scoring on the test.