Rest/sit on your laurels

phrase

To stop trying or working after achieving yor goals or success.

After winning the championship, the team cannot afford to rest on its laureals; they must continue to train hard.

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

After winning the championship, the team cannot afford to rest on its laureals; they must continue to train hard.

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Pro Tip 1/3

Originally from ancient Greece where winners got laurel wreaths as a symbol of victory.

After his novel won the prize, he was warned not to rest on his laurels.

Pro Tip 2/3

Used to remind successful people to keep working hard and not become complacent.

She has several bestsellers but can't rest on her laurels if she wants to stay relevant.

Pro Tip 3/3

Most appropriate when discussing past achievements and future potential.

He’s been the leading salesperson for a year, but he shouldn't rest on his laurels.

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