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Idiom SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT
Definition an exceptional accomplishment; an achievement that is worth bragging about
Examples
  1. We’re really proud of Janie. She got an outstanding score on her entrance exams. It really is something to crow about.
  2. If you let Bill win, he’ll never let us hear the end of it. You’ll just be giving him something to crow about.
Cross-Refs

Synonym: feather in (one’s) cap

Antonym: nothing to write home about

Extra Info

The expression suggests the sound a rooster makes to draw attention to itself.

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