badge of honor

noun

An outward sign that signifies some distinction.

“May 19, 2020, Donald Trump, daily briefing I view [the fact USA has the world's highest number of cases of coronavirus] as a badge of honor.”

Meanings

nounbadge of honor (plural badges of honour)

plural badges of honour · alternative badge of honour

  1. USidiomaticAn outward sign that signifies some distinction.

    May 19, 2020, Donald Trump, daily briefing I view [the fact USA has the world's highest number of cases of coronavirus] as a badge of honor.

Translations

Latin insigne
  • insignean outward sign that signifies some distinction
Polish odznaka honoru
  • odznaka honoruan outward sign that signifies some distinction
Spanish insignia de honor
  • insignia de honoran outward sign that signifies some distinction
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Chicago

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