victory lap

Definitions

1. A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.
2. An act of pride or celebration that follows a great achievement or success.
   figuratively
3. One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.
   Canada, US, slang
4. One or more additional years of study in high school.
   Canada, Ontario, slang

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Examples

“But inflation has previously slowed and then picked back up, and the Fed is not yet ready to take⟳ a victory lap. Mr. Powell said officials would be watching incoming data ahead of the Fed’s Sept. 20 meeting to decide⟳ whether they need⟳ to raise⟳ interest⟳ rates further at that gathering.”

“It’s not just finances that lead⟳ to victory laps. Those who study⟳ abroad during undergraduate may find⟳ it difficult to earn⟳ enough credits to fulfill degree requirements in four years.”

“McNaughton continues, “I took a stroll underneath it before freshman year and I am going to be taking a victory lap.””

“An examination of the data generated by the survey instrument revealed the existence of a definitive gender disparity between the two groups in that 47.8% (22 of 46) of male respondents reported having taken a victory lap compared to 20.2% (21 of 104) of their female counterparts.”

“Each year as many as 20,000 students head back for a so-called victory lap in Ontario's classrooms, which prompted the province to implement a 34-credit cap in a bid to save⟳ up to $22 million annually.”

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