laurel

Related to laurel: Laurel and Hardy

ground laurel

A creeping wildflower with pink and white flowers and evergreen leaves. The plant is also known as the "Mayflower" and the "trailing arbutus," and it is found throughout eastern North America. It just doesn't feel like spring until I see the ground laurel start to bloom in our back yard.

look to (one's) laurels

To actively maintain one's favorable position when faced with competition. ("Laurels" are achievements or honors.) If John wants to maintain his lead in the triathlon, he's going to have to look to his laurels. Sure, the recruiter likes you, but there are many good candidates for this job, so you better look to your laurels.

See also: laurel, look

not rest on (one's) laurels

To continue putting forth effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status instead of relying on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful. I know your first novel was a smash success, but don't rest on your laurels or you're going to fade into obscurity. Despite its dominance in the market, the company has never rested on its laurels, continuing to produce interesting and innovative designs.

rest on (one's) laurels

To stop putting in effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status and instead rely on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful. I know your first novel was a smash success, but if you just rest on your laurels, you're going to fade into obscurity. The company has rested on their laurels from their device design for the past decade, and they've now been surpassed by smaller companies doing much more interesting and innovative stuff.

See also: laurel, on, rest

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

look to one's laurels

Fig. to take care not to lower or diminish one's reputation or position, especially in relation to that of someone else potentially better. With the arrival of the new member of the football team, James will have to look to his laurels to remain as the highest scorer. The older members of the team will have to look to their laurels when the new players arrive.

See also: laurel, look

rest on one's laurels

Fig. to stop trying because one is satisfied with one's past achievements. Despite our success, this is no time to rest on our laurels. We rested on our laurels too long. Our competitors took away a lot of our business.

See also: laurel, on, rest

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

look to one's laurels

Protect one's preeminent reputation or position, especially against a threat of being surpassed. For example, Your opponent's done very well in the practice, so you'd better look to your laurels in the actual game . This idiom alludes to laurels as the traditional material for making a victor's crown. [Late 1800s]

See also: laurel, look

rest on one's laurels

Rely on one's past achievements, especially as a way of avoiding the work needed to advance one's status. For example, Now that Julian's in his eighties, he's decided to rest on his laurels and let some of the younger agents do the work . This term alludes to the crown of laurels awarded in ancient times for a spectacular achievement. [Late 1800s]

See also: laurel, on, rest

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

look to your laurels

If you say that someone should look to their laurels, you mean that they should continue to work hard to remain successful, especially when someone else is starting to compete with them. Note: In ancient Greece, the laurel or bay tree was associated with the god Apollo. The winning competitors in the Pythian games, which were held in honour of Apollo, were given crowns or wreaths of laurel. With so many promising young tennis players around, the 25-year-old champion must now look to his laurels. The establishment of new technology across Europe will force them to look to their laurels.

See also: laurel, look

not rest on your laurels

COMMON If someone does not rest on their laurels, they continue working hard to make sure that they continue to be successful rather than relying on the success they have already had. Note: In ancient Greece, the laurel or bay tree was associated with the god Apollo. The winning competitors in the Pythian games, which were held in honour of Apollo, were given crowns or wreaths of laurel. We will not rest on our laurels. There is still much to be done. He never rested on his laurels but continually evolved as an artist. Note: People sometimes say that a person or organization rests on their laurels. The trouble with all successful restaurants is their tendency to rest on their laurels.

look to your laurels

be careful not to lose your superior position to a rival.

See also: laurel, look

rest on your laurels

be so satisfied with what you have already done or achieved that you make no further effort.

In ancient Greece, a wreath made of bay-tree (laurel) leaves was awarded as a mark of distinction and, in particular, to victors at the Pythian Games held at Delphi.

See also: laurel, on, rest

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

look to your ˈlaurels

do something to protect your good position or reputation from competition by others: He thinks he’s the best in the class but there’s a new girl who is very good. He’s going to have to look to his laurels.

See also: laurel, look

ˌrest on your ˈlaurels

(usually disapproving) be satisfied with the success you have already gained and so no longer try to improve your position, etc: I know you got a very good degree from Oxford but what are you going to do with your life now? You can’t rest on your laurels for ever, you know.Laurel leaves were used in Roman times to make a crown for the winner of a race or competition.

See also: laurel, on, rest

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

rest on (one's) laurels

To rely on one's past achievements instead of working to maintain or advance one's status or reputation.

See also: laurel, on, rest

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

rest on one's laurels, to

To be satisfied with one’s achievement, by implication enough so as not to expend further effort. The term, dating from the mid-nineteenth century, alludes to the wreaths of laurel leaves used to crown the winner of athletic contests in ancient Greek and Roman times; the laurel today remains a symbol of victory. Emanuel Deutsch wrote, “Let them rest on their laurels for a while” (Literary Remains, 1874).

rest on one's laurels

To stop participating because of satisfaction with past achievements. The ancient Greeks crowned their victorious athletes and poets with wreaths made from the laurel bush, as did the Romans to honor their triumphant generals. People who have in their own estimation been sufficiently successful and retire from whatever endeavor they were successful in are said to be resting on their laurels.

See also: laurel, on, rest

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

See also:

ground laurel
shrink it and pink it
pink
in the pink of condition
in the pink of health
get into the pink of health
have a pink fit
be in the pink
pink elephants
creeping-crud

References in periodicals archive

The stamps are now available at the Laurel Post Office and Municipal Hall.

Personalized stamps for golden anniversary of Laurel, Batangas

Panelo said Laurel may have been either innocently speculating for lack of information or misinformed of the nature of the trip of the Cabinet members.

Palace rebukes envoy over 'pabuya' remark

Laurel Road is a national online lending company and FDIC-insured bank, offering online student loan refinancing, personal lending and mortgage products as well as consumer and commercial banking services.

KeyBank Closes Acquisition of Laurel Road Online Lending Business

While KeyCorp was advised by Debevoise & Plimpton Llp, Laurel Road Bank was advised by RBC Capital Markets (LSE: RY) (NYSE: RY) and Fried Frank.

KeyBank announces acquisition of Laurel Road Bank's online lending business

A lot of people took to Twitter to reveal whether they heard Yanny or Laurel in the video.

'Yanny or Laurel' audio illusion divides social media

She tweeted: "I hear 'laurel' and according to a doctor I've just heard speaking that is what the older person hears!

Is it 'yanny' or 'laurel'?

Model Christine Teigen said onTwitter: "It's so clearly Laurel. I can't even figure out how one would hear Yanny."

The Laurel or Yanny sound illusion causing arguments on the internet - what do you hear? Thousands of people are debating whether they can hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny' in an audio clip that is circulating on social media; Thousands of people are debating whether they can hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny' in an audio clip that is circulating on social media

At 52 his ears lack high frequency sensitivity, a natural result of ageing; and secondly, a difference in pronunciation between the North American accented computer-generated "Yanny" and "Laurel" and how the words would naturally be spoken in Australian or British English.

Yanny or Laurel? Audio 'illusion' stirs up argument online

"He" has no plot and is written as a memoir and with a stream-of-consciousness approach with short chapters, some only a couple of paragraphs long, as Connolly looks at Laurel's life and career, showing the man's flaws and foibles.

John Connolly re-imagines comedian Stan Laurel in 'he'

Laurel is forced to join Brenda's hen party CORONATION STREET ITV, 7.30pm Johnny makes a shocking discovery EVA is playing with her engagement ring, hoping it's a sign that Aidan wants to get back together.

SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

stags gather in the Laurel is forced to join Brenda's hen party

SOAP WATCH; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

EMMERDALE ITV, 7pm THE penny dropped for Brenda that Bob had been with Laurel when Arthur gave her Bob's jacket.

SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

Despite their attempts, Bob and Laurel just can't keep their hands off one another.

Laurel pays for passion; Betrayed Brenda takes love rival's wallet as part of big revenge plan

This week in Emmerdale, woman scorned Brenda is out for revenge on cheating hubby Bob and his illicit lover Laurel.

Caught out! SOAPS

Founded in 1882 as a lumber town, Laurel was named after laurel thickets surrounding it.

Laurel the new hip place in Mississippi

词组	laurel
释义	laurel Related to laurel: Laurel and Hardy ground laurel A creeping wildflower with pink and white flowers and evergreen leaves. The plant is also known as the "Mayflower" and the "trailing arbutus," and it is found throughout eastern North America. It just doesn't feel like spring until I see the ground laurel start to bloom in our back yard. See also: ground, laurel look to (one's) laurels To actively maintain one's favorable position when faced with competition. ("Laurels" are achievements or honors.) If John wants to maintain his lead in the triathlon, he's going to have to look to his laurels. Sure, the recruiter likes you, but there are many good candidates for this job, so you better look to your laurels. See also: laurel, look not rest on (one's) laurels To continue putting forth effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status instead of relying on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful. I know your first novel was a smash success, but don't rest on your laurels or you're going to fade into obscurity. Despite its dominance in the market, the company has never rested on its laurels, continuing to produce interesting and innovative designs. See also: laurel, not, on, rest rest on (one's) laurels To stop putting in effort, trying to innovate, or working to advance one's career or status and instead rely on one's past achievements or accolades to remain relevant or successful. I know your first novel was a smash success, but if you just rest on your laurels, you're going to fade into obscurity. The company has rested on their laurels from their device design for the past decade, and they've now been surpassed by smaller companies doing much more interesting and innovative stuff. See also: laurel, on, rest Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. look to one's laurels Fig. to take care not to lower or diminish one's reputation or position, especially in relation to that of someone else potentially better. With the arrival of the new member of the football team, James will have to look to his laurels to remain as the highest scorer. The older members of the team will have to look to their laurels when the new players arrive. See also: laurel, look rest on one's laurels Fig. to stop trying because one is satisfied with one's past achievements. Despite our success, this is no time to rest on our laurels. We rested on our laurels too long. Our competitors took away a lot of our business. See also: laurel, on, rest McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. look to one's laurels Protect one's preeminent reputation or position, especially against a threat of being surpassed. For example, Your opponent's done very well in the practice, so you'd better look to your laurels in the actual game . This idiom alludes to laurels as the traditional material for making a victor's crown. [Late 1800s] See also: laurel, look rest on one's laurels Rely on one's past achievements, especially as a way of avoiding the work needed to advance one's status. For example, Now that Julian's in his eighties, he's decided to rest on his laurels and let some of the younger agents do the work . This term alludes to the crown of laurels awarded in ancient times for a spectacular achievement. [Late 1800s] See also: laurel, on, rest The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. look to your laurels If you say that someone should look to their laurels, you mean that they should continue to work hard to remain successful, especially when someone else is starting to compete with them. Note: In ancient Greece, the laurel or bay tree was associated with the god Apollo. The winning competitors in the Pythian games, which were held in honour of Apollo, were given crowns or wreaths of laurel. With so many promising young tennis players around, the 25-year-old champion must now look to his laurels. The establishment of new technology across Europe will force them to look to their laurels. See also: laurel, look not rest on your laurels COMMON If someone does not rest on their laurels, they continue working hard to make sure that they continue to be successful rather than relying on the success they have already had. Note: In ancient Greece, the laurel or bay tree was associated with the god Apollo. The winning competitors in the Pythian games, which were held in honour of Apollo, were given crowns or wreaths of laurel. We will not rest on our laurels. There is still much to be done. He never rested on his laurels but continually evolved as an artist. Note: People sometimes say that a person or organization rests on their laurels. The trouble with all successful restaurants is their tendency to rest on their laurels. See also: laurel, not, on, rest Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. look to your laurels be careful not to lose your superior position to a rival. See also: laurel, look rest on your laurels be so satisfied with what you have already done or achieved that you make no further effort. In ancient Greece, a wreath made of bay-tree (laurel) leaves was awarded as a mark of distinction and, in particular, to victors at the Pythian Games held at Delphi. See also: laurel, on, rest Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary look to your ˈlaurels do something to protect your good position or reputation from competition by others: He thinks he’s the best in the class but there’s a new girl who is very good. He’s going to have to look to his laurels. See also: laurel, look ˌrest on your ˈlaurels (usually disapproving) be satisfied with the success you have already gained and so no longer try to improve your position, etc: I know you got a very good degree from Oxford but what are you going to do with your life now? You can’t rest on your laurels for ever, you know.Laurel leaves were used in Roman times to make a crown for the winner of a race or competition. See also: laurel, on, rest Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary rest on (one's) laurels To rely on one's past achievements instead of working to maintain or advance one's status or reputation. See also: laurel, on, rest American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. rest on one's laurels, to To be satisfied with one’s achievement, by implication enough so as not to expend further effort. The term, dating from the mid-nineteenth century, alludes to the wreaths of laurel leaves used to crown the winner of athletic contests in ancient Greek and Roman times; the laurel today remains a symbol of victory. Emanuel Deutsch wrote, “Let them rest on their laurels for a while” (Literary Remains, 1874). See also: on, rest The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer rest on one's laurels To stop participating because of satisfaction with past achievements. The ancient Greeks crowned their victorious athletes and poets with wreaths made from the laurel bush, as did the Romans to honor their triumphant generals. People who have in their own estimation been sufficiently successful and retire from whatever endeavor they were successful in are said to be resting on their laurels. See also: laurel, on, rest Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: ground laurel shrink it and pink it pink in the pink of condition in the pink of health get into the pink of health have a pink fit be in the pink pink elephants creeping-crud References in periodicals archive The stamps are now available at the Laurel Post Office and Municipal Hall. Personalized stamps for golden anniversary of Laurel, Batangas Panelo said Laurel may have been either innocently speculating for lack of information or misinformed of the nature of the trip of the Cabinet members. Palace rebukes envoy over 'pabuya' remark Laurel Road is a national online lending company and FDIC-insured bank, offering online student loan refinancing, personal lending and mortgage products as well as consumer and commercial banking services. KeyBank Closes Acquisition of Laurel Road Online Lending Business While KeyCorp was advised by Debevoise & Plimpton Llp, Laurel Road Bank was advised by RBC Capital Markets (LSE: RY) (NYSE: RY) and Fried Frank. KeyBank announces acquisition of Laurel Road Bank's online lending business A lot of people took to Twitter to reveal whether they heard Yanny or Laurel in the video. 'Yanny or Laurel' audio illusion divides social media She tweeted: "I hear 'laurel' and according to a doctor I've just heard speaking that is what the older person hears! Is it 'yanny' or 'laurel'? Model Christine Teigen said onTwitter: "It's so clearly Laurel. I can't even figure out how one would hear Yanny." The Laurel or Yanny sound illusion causing arguments on the internet - what do you hear? Thousands of people are debating whether they can hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny' in an audio clip that is circulating on social media; Thousands of people are debating whether they can hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny' in an audio clip that is circulating on social media At 52 his ears lack high frequency sensitivity, a natural result of ageing; and secondly, a difference in pronunciation between the North American accented computer-generated "Yanny" and "Laurel" and how the words would naturally be spoken in Australian or British English. Yanny or Laurel? Audio 'illusion' stirs up argument online "He" has no plot and is written as a memoir and with a stream-of-consciousness approach with short chapters, some only a couple of paragraphs long, as Connolly looks at Laurel's life and career, showing the man's flaws and foibles. John Connolly re-imagines comedian Stan Laurel in 'he' Laurel is forced to join Brenda's hen party CORONATION STREET ITV, 7.30pm Johnny makes a shocking discovery EVA is playing with her engagement ring, hoping it's a sign that Aidan wants to get back together. SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales stags gather in the Laurel is forced to join Brenda's hen party SOAP WATCH; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales EMMERDALE ITV, 7pm THE penny dropped for Brenda that Bob had been with Laurel when Arthur gave her Bob's jacket. SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales Despite their attempts, Bob and Laurel just can't keep their hands off one another. Laurel pays for passion; Betrayed Brenda takes love rival's wallet as part of big revenge plan This week in Emmerdale, woman scorned Brenda is out for revenge on cheating hubby Bob and his illicit lover Laurel. Caught out! SOAPS Founded in 1882 as a lumber town, Laurel was named after laurel thickets surrounding it. Laurel the new hip place in Mississippi
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