feathers in one's cap
Proud personal accomplishments
Feathers in one's cap are achievements or honors that enhance one's reputation.
The phrase comes from the old practice of adding a feather to a hat for each enemy killed in battle.
Now it refers to any accomplishment worth boasting about: Her promotion was another feather in her cap.
Usually singular: a feather in one's cap.
- awardHonor given for merit
- gold starSmall achievement marker
- metaphorImplied identity comparison
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- pat on the backGesture showing approval
laurel · emblem · insignia · honor · badge of honor · distinction · triumph · plume · badge · token · stamp of approval · success · personal best · hallmark · mastery · milestone · improvement · progress
feathers in one's capblack marks
Record of wrongdoing
failures · embarrassments · disgrace · shame · defeats
feathers in one's capblack eyes
Bruised tissue around sockets
scarlet letters · stains · smears · scandals · notoriety
feathers in one's capblack eyes
Bruised tissue around sockets
disgraces · humiliations · scandals · shame · egg on one's face
feather, feathers, feathered, feathering, feathery, uncapped