A notch on (someone's) belt In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a notch on (someone's) belt", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-03 10:01

Meaning of A notch on (someone's) belt

A notch on (someone's) belt phrase

A success or achievement, especially one following the previous ones.

 

He has had several language certificates, and achieving 9.0 in the most recent IELTS test is another notch in his belt.

Conquering the US market is a notch in our boss's belt.

He attributes another notch in his belt to having a stable family life.

Other phrases about:

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Show off or brag about yourself
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1. One's success has gone down or ended.

2. One has passed away.

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Initial success leads to further and greater success.

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A humorous expression of a position which is important or successful.

lead the field/pack/world

To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity

Origin of A notch on (someone's) belt

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

 

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