feather in one's cap
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An accomplishment a person can be proud of: “The negotiator's success in getting the terrorists to release their hostages was a real feather in her cap.”
QUIZ
TAKE JOY IN ACING THIS QUIZ ON “PRIDE” SYNONYMS
Hold your head up high as you embark on this quiz that explores some of the synonyms and meanings of “pride.”
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What does "dignity" mean?
Words nearby feather in one's cap
featheredge, feather geranium, feather grass, featherhead, feathering, feather in one's cap, feather key, feather-legged, featherlight, feather merchant, feather one's nest
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