feather in (one's) cap



feather in (one's) cap

An accomplishment or achievement that one takes pride in. If this clinical trial is successful, it will be a real feather in her cap. I can't wait until I'm named valedictorian— it's such a feather in my cap!
See also: cap, feather

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Madelon-Dutch
Kynaston-English (Rare)
Eutychius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Isamuee-sah-mooJapanese
Rajneesh-Indian, Hindi
Jost-German