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noun
The rewards and relaxation that follow successful completion of an undertaking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous, plural, plural-only
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Apparently originated in the 1989 British TV comedy series Blackadder Goes Forth: "Back home in time for tea and medals".
