victory laps
Winner's celebratory circuits
A victory lap is the extra circuit a race winner takes to celebrate and receive applause from spectators.
The phrase extends to any celebratory display after success: After the election, the candidate took a victory lap through the swing states.
Sometimes dismissive—implying premature or excessive self-congratulation: Save the victory lap until the deal actually closes.
- winAchieve victory
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- finish lineRace completion marker
cool down lap · iconic moments · achievements · recognition · adrenaline rush · showboating · celebration · fist pump · track events · championship · success · conquest · accomplishment · team spirit · racing circuits · burning rubber · accolade · motorsport
victory lapswalk of shame
Post-hookup morning departure
concession speech · defeat · consolation · eating humble pie · surrender
victory lapshumility
Freedom from arrogance
modesty · graciousness · understatement · discretion · self-effacement
victory lapsqualifying rounds
Preliminary elimination stages
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