bonus point

Reward beyond baseline

A bonus point is an extra point awarded beyond the standard scoring, typically as a reward for exceptional performance or meeting certain conditions.

In games and competitions, bonus points might come from special achievements: You get bonus points for finishing early.

The phrase extends figuratively to social approval: That earns you bonus points with the in-laws.

Often used playfully to acknowledge something impressive or thoughtful.

Related

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Categories
Opposites
scoring impact

bonus pointpenalty point

Deduction for rule violations

deduction · penalty · demerit · point deduction · fault

point status

bonus pointbaseline

Standard for comparison

minimum score · passing score · minimum requirement · par

Family

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G