Idiom of the day :- Rest on one’s laurels

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The ancient Greeks awarded crowns of laurel leaves to the winners of games and competitions as a symbol of achievement. From that, those who are satisfied with past honors and do nothing to improve upon their successes are said to rest on their laurels. ‘Several years ago Haliburt won a trophy for excellence, but ever since then he has been resting on his laurels. Some people have said it’s because he’s lazy !