bask in the reflected glory
idiom
: to experience self-gratification on the basic of the success of someone with whom one is associated
parents who bask in the reflected glory of their children
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“Bask in the reflected glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask%20in%20the%20reflected%20glory. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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