10 points to Gryffindor

A form of ten points to Gryffindor — Used to praise someone for a statement or action viewed as commendable.

Meanings

phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of ten points to Gryffindor.

    Ow! A touch, I do confess. 10 points to Gryffindor.

    2001 December 4, Berry Kercheval, “Re: grepping grappa”, in ba.food (Usenet)
    2 more examples

    If you gathered that from the visual aids above, 10 points to Gryffindor! You are outstanding.

    2013, Kathryn Cua, "Questions, Comments, Concerns", Devils' Advocate (Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, Illinois), Issue 6, 20 December 2013, page 8

    (NYC cuisiniers were on this a year ago, so 10 points to Gryffindor.)

    2014 February 17, Molly Mulshine, “French Chefs Really Wish You’d Stop Instagramming Their Meals Read”, in The New York Observer
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Chicago

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