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feather in cap
feather in one's cap
Fig. an honor; a reward for something. Getting a new client was really a feather in my cap. John earned a feather in his cap by getting an A in physics.
feather in (one's) cap
An act or deed to one's credit; a distinctive achievement.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Nazzareno | | - | Italian |
Kauri | | - | Maori |
Colin (1) | | KAHL-in (Scottish, Irish, English), KOL-in (English) | Scottish, Irish, English |
Zawisza | | - | Polish (Archaic) |
Johnny | | JAHN-ee | English |
Carson | | KAHR-sən | Scottish, English |