definition of lean and rest
lean 1. 1. to incline or bend from a vertical position: to lean out the window. 2. to incline, as in a particular direction; slant: The post leans to the left. 3. to incline in feeling, opinion, action, etc.: to lean toward socialism. 4. to rest or lie for support: to lean against a wall.
rest on your laurels. to be so satisfied with your achievements that you make no effort to improve Even though you did well on all your exams, you can't simply rest on your laurels. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of laurels (a ring of leaves worn on the head in ancient times as a symbol of victory).