feather in (one's) cap
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An accomplishment or achievement that one takes pride in. If this clinical trial is successful, it will be a real feather in her cap. I can't wait until I'm named valedictorian— it's such a feather in my cap! Earning that full scholarship to Yale is quite a feather in his cap.
feather in (one's) cap
A big achievement or accomplishment. Earning that full scholarship to Yale is quite a feather in his cap. Getting promoted to management after spending only a month at the new job was a feather in her cap.
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feather in one's cap
Fig. an honor; a reward for something. Getting a new client was really a feather in my cap. John earned a feather in his cap by getting an A in physics.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
a feather in your cap
an achievement to be proud of.Originally (in the late 17th century), a feather in your cap was taken as a sign of foolishness. However, by the mid 18th century the phrase was acquiring its modern positive sense.
1998 Times To take six wickets in the last innings of the game was a feather in his cap.
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a ˈfeather in your cap
an achievement, a success or an honour which you can be proud of: It’s a real feather in his cap to represent his country in the Olympics. OPPOSITE: a black mark (against somebody)This idiom comes from the Native American custom of giving a feather to somebody who had been very brave in battle.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
feather in (one's) cap
An act or deed to one's credit; a distinctive achievement.
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a feather in your cap
An honor. If you were praised or awarded a commendation, you had a feather in your cap. The phrase was most likely inspired by the idea that heroic Native American warriors were given additional plumage for their war bonnets.
Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price Copyright © 2011 by Steven D. Price