win a trophy

Meaning

This phrase means to receive a decorative cup, plaque, or award as a prize for winning a competition, sports event, or tournament. It is commonly used in sports, gaming, and academic contexts to celebrate an achievement. The tone is positive, encouraging, and neutral.

Examples

• The soccer team worked hard all season to win a trophy.

  The soccer team worked hard all season to win a trophy.

• He was so proud to win a trophy at the regional chess tournament.

  He was so proud to win a trophy at the regional chess tournament.

• Do you think our school band has a chance to win a trophy this year?

  Do you think our school band has a chance to win a trophy this year?

• She kept practicing every day because her dream was to win a trophy.

  She kept practicing every day because her dream was to win a trophy.

• They didn't win a trophy, but they still had a lot of fun playing.

  They didn't win a trophy, but they still had a lot of fun playing.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He won a cup of trophy after the match.

  ✓ He won a trophy after the match.

  'Trophy' is the noun itself. You do not need to say 'cup of trophy' even if the trophy is cup-shaped.

• ✗ Our team earned to win a trophy.

  ✓ Our team earned a trophy.

  'Earn' is followed directly by a noun. Do not combine 'earned' with 'to win a trophy' in this manner.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The local basketball team hopes to ___ at the end of the playoffs.

  💡 get a physical prize for coming first

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  win a trophy

• It takes years of dedicated practice and discipline to ___ in professional golf.

  💡 receive the top award

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  win a trophy