dormirse en los laureles
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dormirse en los laureles
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
1. (figurative) (general)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to rest on one's laurels (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Sé que estás liderando el campeonato, pero no te duermas en los laureles.I know you're leading the championship, but don't rest on your laurels.
b. to become complacent
Me dormí en los laureles y dejé de trabajar duro.I became complacent and stopped working hard.
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