bonus points

Rewards beyond base

Bonus points are extra credit beyond the standard scoring, awarded for exceptional performance or optional achievements.

The phrase extends figuratively to social approval for going beyond expectations: You get bonus points for remembering her birthday.

Often used sarcastically when someone does something counterproductive: Bonus points for making it worse.

Related

gold stars · gold star · perks · loyalty rewards · incentive · jackpot · free spin · multiplier · streak · combo · power up · unlocked · level up · prize · merit · accolade · trivia · quiz

Categories
Opposites
addition vs. subtraction of score

bonus pointspenalty points

Sanctions counted against you

demerits · penalty · deductions · penalties · fines

extra vs. fundamental

bonus pointsminimum requirements

baseline · passing score · threshold

reward vs. punishment

bonus pointspenalties

Punishments for infractions

demerits · sanctions · infractions · fines · strikes

Family

bonus, bonuses, point, points, pointed, pointing, pointer, pointers, pointy

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G