B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Sedersi sugli allori
To rest on one's laurels
Literal Translation
"To sit on one's laurels"
What it means
To stop making an effort after achieving success in business
Example in context
"Il successo iniziale li ha fatti sedere sugli allori — e i concorrenti hanno guadagnato terreno."
"Their initial success made them rest on their laurels — and competitors gained ground."
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