Meaning: laurels

n.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinctionthe state of being honored'lɑrəl ,'lɔ- /'lɒ-n.
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel familyUnited States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)(antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

laurels Idiom, Proverb

rest on your laurels

depend only on past success to help you, you're only as good... If you win an award, you can rest on your laurels, or you can set new goals.

rest on one's laurels

Idiom(s): rest on one's laurels

Theme: ACHIEVEMENT

to enjoy one's success and not try to achieve more.
• Don't rest on your laurels. Try to continue to do great things!
• I think I'll rest on my laurels for a time before attempting anything new.

look to one's laurels

Idiom(s): look to one's laurels

Theme: STATUS

to take care not to lower or diminish one's reputation or position, especially in relation to that of someone else potentially better.
• With the arrival of the new member of the football team, James will have to look to his laurels to remain as the highest scorer.
• The older members of the team will have to look to their laurels when young people join.

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To make sure that your reputation is not spoiled; protect your good name; keep your record from being beaten by others. Tom won the broad jump, but he had to look to his laurels. Look to your laurels, Joan. Betty says she is going to run against you for head cheerleader.

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v. phr. To be satisfied with the success you have already won; stop trying to win new honors. Getting an A in chemistry almost caused Mike to rest on his laurels.

More Idioms/Phrases

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English Vocalbulary

laurence olivier laurence stephen lowry laurence sterne laurens laurentius lauric acid lauritz lebrecht hommel melchior lauritz melchior laurus laurus nobilis lauryl alcohol lausanne lautaro faction of the united popular action movem lautaro popular rebel forces lautaro youth movement lav lava lavabo