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to rest on one's laurels
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achteroverleunen na succes, geen moeite meer doen
to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress
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disapproving
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The company can not afford to sit on its laurels and must continue to innovate in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Hij leunde te lang achterover na zijn succes en verloor zijn voorsprong.
