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Definition |
to be satisfied with one's past
achievements |
Examples |
1) The team should not rest on their laurels
but instead continue to train and strive for future success. 2) He
didn't rest on his laurels,
constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities. |
Etymology |
In ancient Greece and Rome, victors in
athletic or artistic competitions were awarded laurel wreaths as a
symbol of honor and achievement. |
Synonyms |
bask in past glory, be complacent, be
self-satisfied |
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