feather in cap
Source of pride
A feather in one's cap is an achievement to be proud of, something that enhances one's reputation or record: Getting that promotion was a real feather in her cap.
The phrase evokes the old custom of adding feathers to a hat as marks of distinction or accomplishment.
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- crowning achievementGreatest success attained
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- point of prideCherished personal accomplishment
triumph · badge of honor · badge · honor · distinction · bragging rights · plume · medal · trophy · gold star · bragging · victory · success · personal best · accolade · laurel · glory · crown
- bird expressionsearly bird, birdbrain, bird brain, lovebirds, jailbird
- idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
achievement and honor
feather in capblack mark
Recorded fault or failure
disgrace · failure · shame · blemish · mark of shame
honor/dishonor
feather in capbadge of shame
Mark of disgrace
dishonor · humiliation · ignominy · infamy · scandal
feather, feathers, feathered, feathering, feathery, capped, capping