Examples of using "Lorbeeren" in a sentence and their english translations:
He took credit for my idea.
She took credit for my idea.
Tom took credit for my idea.
Tom didn't have time to rest on his laurels.
The girl took the cake for her wonderful dancing at the recital.
As is commonly known, the smarter person is the one to give in first. That's easier for an adult to do than for a teenager. You won't be crowned with laurels for winning a fight with your own child.
The world is divided into people who get things done, and people who get the credit.