rest on your laurels
US /rɛst ɑn yʊər ˈlɔrəlz/
UK /rɛst ɑn yʊər ˈlɔrəlz/
1.
to be satisfied with your past achievements and not to make any further effort
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After winning the championship, the team decided not to rest on their laurels and started training for the next season.
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He's a talented artist, but he tends to rest on his laurels instead of exploring new styles.