victory lap

Definitions

1. 1

   A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.

2. 2

   An act of pride or celebration that follows a great achievement or success.

3. 3

   One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's…

   One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.

   • It’s not just finances that lead to victory laps. Those who study abroad during undergraduate may find it difficult to earn enough credits to fulfill degree requirements in four years.
   • McNaughton continues, “I took a stroll underneath it before freshman year and I am going to be taking a victory lap.”
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   1. 4

      One or more additional years of study in high school.

      • Each year as many as 20,000 students head back for a so-called victory lap in Ontario's classrooms, which prompted the province to implement a 34-credit cap in a bid to save up to $22 million annually.

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