trophy case
[ˈtroʊfi keɪs]
nounpl: trophy cases
vitrine de troféus
1. A glass cabinet or display case used to showcase trophies, awards, and other achievement-related items
The school's trophy case in the hallway displays all the state championship awards.
A vitrine de troféus no corredor da escola exibe todos os prêmios de campeonato estadual.
2. Metaphorically, one's collection of accomplishments or achievements
After winning three championships, he had quite the trophy case to be proud of.
Depois de vencer três campeonatos, ele tinha uma grande coleção de conquistas para se orgulhar.
Trophy cases are particularly prominent in American schools and sports facilities as symbols of institutional pride and student achievement. In Brazil, they are also common in schools and sports clubs, where they represent collective accomplishments. The term is often used metaphorically in both cultures to reference someone's career achievements or list of accomplishments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a case full of achievements
building one's trophy case
showcase of accomplishments
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