Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts
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REST ON (ONE'S) LAURELS
to be so satisfied with what one has already accomplished that one no longer works very hard
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1. David had brought a lot of money into the company in the last few months and he deserved to take it easy for a while, but he was working harder than ever. He refused to rest on his laurels
2. Ted invented one new product that was a huge success, but that was over ten years ago. He hasn’t produced or contributed much since then—he’s been resting on his laurels. |
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