rest on one's laurels
成語所屬單字laurelled
rest on one's laurels — 慣用語
1. to be satisfied with the success you have already achieved and stop making any f
1.慣用語
釋義
滿足於既有的成就而不思進取；躺在功勞簿上
to be satisfied with the success you have already achieved and stop making any further effort — often used as a warning or criticism
例句
After winning Best New Artist, the band refused to rest on their laurels and released a second album.
The manager warned the team not to rest on their laurels just because sales were good last quarter.