a feather in someone's cap

idiom

: an achievement or honor that someone can be proud of
The promotion was a feather in his cap.

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“A feather in someone's cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20feather%20in%20someone%27s%20cap. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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