achievement unlocked
Goal milestone reached
Achievement unlocked is a phrase from video games, where completing specific tasks triggers an on-screen notification.
The phrase has spread beyond gaming to mark any accomplishment, often with irony: Finally did my laundry—achievement unlocked.
It frames mundane tasks as milestones worth celebrating, or mocks the gamification of everyday life.
- goal settingIdentifying desired outcomes
- medalMetal honor token
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- game mechanicsRules structuring play
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
accomplishment · leaderboard · trophy · platinum trophy · reward system · unlockable · rare drop · certificate · level up · skill tree · Xbox · positive reinforcement · badge of honor · bragging rights · skill mastery · award ceremony · completionist · ribbon
- completionsgraduation, diploma, degree, certificate, mission complete
- gaming achievementsplatinum trophy, gold trophy, silver trophy, bronze trophy, perfect game
- gamer slangnoob, pwned, lag, nerf, buff
achievement unlockedin progress
Currently being done
incomplete · pending · work in progress · unfinished · not yet
achievement unlockedunacknowledged
Not formally recognized
unrecognized · overlooked · unrewarded · zero points · participation trophy
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