Meaning of rest on one's laurels | Babel Free
Definitions
To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
idiomatic
Equivalents
Čeština
usnout na vavřínech
Ελληνικά
επαναπαύομαι στις δάφνες μου
Suomi
levätä laakereillaan
Nederlands
op zijn lauweren rusten
Examples
“"Rail has a good basis for promoting green travel options, but we can't rest on our laurels. We need to keep on moving forwards because other modes are upping their games as well," says Brennan-Brown.”
“Manchester City won an incredible five trophies last year but the most successful sides rarely rest on their laurels and they will be determined to enjoy success again this year.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.