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
Elias[i'laiəs]
Abele-Italian
Cynwrig-Ancient Celtic
Cartwright['ka:t.rait]
BethanyBETH-ə-nee (English)English, Biblical
Patariki-Maori