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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Won his laurels

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is

Achieved distinction or fame

The idiom "won his laurels" (or "won one's laurels") means to achieve distinction, honour, or fame — originating from the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of crowning victors with laurel wreaths. Hence the correct meaning is Achieved distinction or fame.

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