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patiencelan
 
Reply Tue 6 Jun, 2006 01:24 am
How do you understand this sentence "it's a real feather in my hat"
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Reply Tue 6 Jun, 2006 09:28 am
American Indian tribes used to award feathers to warriors who showed exceptional cleverness or bravery in battle.

Therefore "a feather in the cap" means that the speaker has done something worthy of recognition.
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