Meaning of 'Rest on your laurels'
What does the saying 'Rest on your laurels' mean?
Idiom: Rest on your laurels
Meaning:
If someone rests on their laurels, they rely on their past achievements, rather than trying to achieve things now.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Character & appearance |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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