victory lap

British

noun

another name for lap of honour

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For them to call us on the Friday of what should have been Chloé’s victory lap for an incredible film, and my world premiere of something that I worked very hard for is .

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Afterward, UCLA’s six seniors joined their teammates in one last victory lap around the court, waving to fans, soaking in the adoration, on their way to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

CEO Sanjay Mehrotra began the earnings call with a victory lap.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Oraka said filming a video where he grew up had felt "a bit like a victory lap".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

“I’m taking a victory lap sixty miles from where I five. I came to find you, you idiot! And don’t think I don’t already regret it.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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