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
Vinicius-Ancient Roman
Pallav-Indian, Hindi
RÉKaRAY-kawHungarian
Higiniee-ZHEE-neeCatalan
Hakim-Arabic
Alexandros-Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Greek Mythology