lau·rel 
/ˈlorəl/ noun
plural lau·rels /ˈlorəl/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : an evergreen tree or bush with shiny pointed leaves
▪ laurel leaves ▪ wearing a crown/wreath of laurel [=a crown/wreath made from laurel leaves that was awarded and worn around the head as a symbol of honor in ancient Greece] 2 laurels [plural] : honor or fame given for some achievement
▪ They enjoyed the laurels of their military victory. ▪ The player earned his laurels from years of hard work.
▪ laurel leaves ▪ wearing a crown/wreath of laurel [=a crown/wreath made from laurel leaves that was awarded and worn around the head as a symbol of honor in ancient Greece]
▪ They enjoyed the laurels of their military victory. ▪ The player earned his laurels from years of hard work.
look to your laurels
chiefly Brit : to work in order to keep your success or position
▪ If she performs this well in the championships, her rivals will have to look to their laurels.
▪ If she performs this well in the championships, her rivals will have to look to their laurels.
rest/sit on your laurels
: to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success
▪ Although she won the championship, she isn't resting on her laurels. She is training hard to become even better next year.
▪ Although she won the championship, she isn't resting on her laurels. She is training hard to become even better next year.
