a feather in one's cap meaning
feather in your cap. Meaning. It means to have an achievement in your name. It symbolizes honor and integrity of an achievement. Example Sentences. Ruth scored the last goal for her team, adding a feather in her cap. He will have one more feather in his cap after he has finished this incredibly difficult assignment. They can claim this feather in their cap since it was this group of soldiers who withstood the enemy in such harsh conditions.