tea and medals en · NOUN
Etymology
Apparently originated in the 1989 British TV comedy series Blackadder Goes Forth: "Back home in time for tea and medals".
Meanings
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(humorous, plural, plural-only) The rewards and relaxation that follow successful completion of an undertaking.
What happens is we wait till he goes home, fall in behind, tap him on the shoulder, pop him in a bag, home for tea and medals. Alright?
2010, Thomas Leveritt, The Exchange-Rate Between Love and Money, page 197:“Come on then guys, home to England for tea and medals.”
2002, Allen Murray, Skytrucker, page 262: