B2💬 Everyday Life
Dormire sugli allori
To rest on one's laurels
Literal Translation
"To sleep on one's laurels"
What it means
To rest on one's laurels
Example in context
"Non puoi dormire sugli allori dopo un solo successo — devi continuare a lavorare."
"You can't rest on your laurels after a single success — you have to keep working."
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