Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to rest on your laurels
Idiomatic Expression
/tə rɛst ɒn jʊər ˈlɔːrəlz/
Definition
To rely on past achievements and become complacent rather than striving for further success.
Examples
- After winning the championship, he started to rest on his laurels, thinking he wouldn’t need to train as hard anymore.
- It’s important not to rest on your laurels after receiving a promotion; continuing to improve is essential.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a person is satisfied with their current accomplishments and has stopped working hard to achieve new goals.
Synonyms
- Be complacent
- Coast on past successes
- Take it easy
- Become stagnant
