rest on laurels

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释义
吃老本 ; 坐享清福 ; 光吃老本 ; 靠在过去的成就上(中间加one's)
To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

例句
Chuck: I can't be resting on my laurels. The Empire's doing well. Time to look ahead. (Gossip Girl)
查克：我不能吃老本。帝国饭店进展不错。是时候规划未来了。(绯闻女孩)