bear the palm



bear the palm

To win. Palm leaves were formerly used as symbols of victory. I heard that you might bear the palm at the science fair! Congratulations—it would be a well-deserved victory.
See also: bear, palm

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Selene[si'li:ni]
Hohepa-Maori
Adebayo-Western African, Yoruba
Charalampos-Greek
Balbus-Ancient Roman
Salina-English