Meaning of ten points for Gryffindor | Babel Free

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Phrase. [C2]

Examples

“Moments later, Jimmy materialized in front of me. “You,” he exclaimed, wild-eyed. “And . . . that guy!” Jimmy flailed his other arm toward the door. / I snapped my fingers in a sassy arc. “Damn straight.” / He was giving me an appraising look, clearly impressed. “I cannot believe this. Seriously. Well played, Sullivan. Ten points for Gryffindor!””

““Like the color? I borrowed it from Astrid.” I wave the bright pink in front of his eyes. / “You could wear dull brown on your nails and I’d still think it’s pretty.” / “Oooh,” I say, batting my lashes as he kisses my forehead. “Good answer. Ten points for Gryffindor.””

“You remember my cats’ names? Wow. Ten points for Gryffindor.”

““I look forward to working with you, Monica. I have a hunch that you and I might just become friends.” Monica went to make his coffee, feeling like she’d just been awarded ten points for Gryffindor.”

““Let me guess,” I said. “He talked to my dad?” / “Ten points for Gryffindor,” Jules said. “Don’t worry about it. I get the phone back tomorrow.””

““In all fairness, G, it only took her two-and-a-half seconds to come up with that slogan.” I shrug. “We should be grateful for the gift that is her sheer lack of creativity and complete inability to put a remarkable twist on the English language.” / Britt points the pen she’s been using to draw on her bare knee in my direction. “Ten points for Gryffindor!””

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