Question 1

What does "rest on your laurels" mean?

Accepted Answer

To rely on past success without making further effort to improve.

Question 2

How do you use "rest on your laurels" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Don't rest on your laurels — the competition is catching up fast.

Question 3

Is "rest on your laurels" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"rest on your laurels" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Derived from the ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with laurel wreaths; used as a caution against complacency.