feathers in one's cap
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as in jewels
an asset that brings praise or renown
Breaking the story for her newspaper was a feather in her cap.
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as in accomplishments
a successful result brought about by hard work
Winning the lawsuit for her client would be a significant feather in her cap.
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“Feathers in one's cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers%20in%20one%27s%20cap. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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