a ceremonial lap around a racetrack or athletic field by the winner of a race: often used fig.
victory lap
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Noun
(plural victory laps)
- (sports) An extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.
- (academia, slang, US) One or more years of study beyond the traditional four taken to complete one's undergraduate degree.
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