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Definition
To win honor and victory, or to claim credit and show off.
- to win victory, gain glory, or achieve success
- to show off, seek the limelight, or claim credit for oneself
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How it's used
Originally referring to winning a prize or gaining face, this term has evolved into a predominantly sarcastic expression. It is most frequently used to describe someone who opportunistically claims credit for others' hard work or performs performative actions purely to gain social validation. Using it implies that the person's motives are insincere or self-serving.
Examples
He always rushes to take the credit, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to rush out to claim credit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply winning a competition or receiving a genuine award. Using it to describe a legitimate victory can sound mocking or dismissive, as if the person did not actually deserve the recognition.
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