victory lap
noun
another name for lap of honour
Words Nearby victory lap
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How to use victory lap in a sentence
New Senate Majority Leader McConnell had just taken a victory lap held a press conference.
Instead of taking a victory lap, she was was dodging reporters.
Koch Brothers Bail Out GOP Senate Hopeful in Oregon | Ben Jacobs | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore the race, he had entered the grandstands waving his beige Stetson in the air, as if already on a victory lap.
Why California Chrome’s Fairy Tale Didn’t End Happily Ever After | Michael Fensom | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead of taking a victory lap, Obama used his post-shutdown presser to launch a three-pronged attack on House Republicans.
In a speech last week, Obama took a victory lap for his performance on the economy.
Government Shutdown Melodrama Won’t Matter on Election Day 2016 | Stuart Stevens | September 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
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