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rest on one's laurels
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
過去の成功に頼って、さらなる向上や努力を行わないこと。 / 成功を収めた後、その成果に安住して、積極的な努力を怠る行為。 / 以前の業績や名誉に甘んじ、進歩や改善を試みない状態。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
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rest on one's laurels
To rest on one's laurels after a major victory is a sure way to fall behind the competition.
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To rest on one's laurels after a major victory is a sure way to fall behind the competition.
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