point of pride

English

Noun

point of pride (plural points of pride)

1. Something which produces a feeling of self-satisfaction, especially an admirable personal characteristic or accomplishment.
   • 1945, Walter Firey, “Sentiment and Symbolism as Ecological Variables”, in American Sociological Review, volume 10, number 2, page 141:

     It is a point of pride to a Beacon Hill resident if he can say that he was born on the Hill or was at least raised there.

   • 2003 March 27, John Derbyshire, “Ten Points on the War”, in National Review Online, USA:

     It is a point of pride for us, military and civilian alike, that we take the utmost care to avoid "collateral damage."