rest on one's laurels in French
rest on one's laurels in French is se reposer sur ses lauriers, s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue, s'endormir sur ses lauriers.
rest on one's laurels in French
se reposer sur ses lauriers
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
s'endormir sur ses lauriers
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
s'endormir sur le rôti
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
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What is "rest on one's laurels" in French?
"rest on one's laurels" in French is se reposer sur ses lauriers, s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue, s'endormir sur ses lauriers.
Are there other ways to say "rest on one's laurels" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rest on one's laurels": se reposer sur ses lauriers, s'endormir dans les délices de Capoue, s'endormir sur ses lauriers, s'endormir sur le rôti.
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