What Does It Mean To Rest on Your Laurels?
While laurels may not be as comfortable as a Tempur-Pedic mattress, people sure do like to rest on them. The phrase “to rest on one’s laurels” means “to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success.” The laurels in question are Laurus nobilis trees, which are
native to southern Europe. These trees have ties to an ancient Greek myth and were once bestowed as esteemed trophies. In ancient Greece, the Pythian Games were an athletic and artistic competition second in importance only to the Olympic Games. Winners of the contests were awarded laurel wreaths as trophies...
