Look to your laurels

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Become aware of possible competition or threats to one’s status or position.

After they won the championship last year, the coach advised the team to look to their laurels, as other teams will now be aiming to defeat them.
Visual representation of "look to your laurels" - Become aware of possible competition or threats to one’s status or position.

Often appears as...

  • you should look to your laurels
  • always look to your laurels

Usage tips

Warning

Idiomatic

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Competition Alert

Use when someone needs to protect their position by recognizing potential challengers or threats.

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With the new intern's impressive performance, the senior employees were told to look to their laurels.
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Awareness Call

Emphasizes the need to stay alert and not become complacent about one's achievements.

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He's been the top salesman for five years, but he should look to his laurels with the new market changes.
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Subtle Warning

It's a gentle way to warn someone without causing alarm or offense.

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The reigning chess champion was told to look to his laurels considering the emerging young talent.
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