bragging rightsnoun [ plural ]
uk/ˈbræɡ.ɪŋ ˌraɪts//ˈbræɡ.ɪŋ ˌraɪts/the opportunity to speak proudly because you have done something impressive:
This news gives the President bragging rights that student achievement is starting to go up.
On his new record, the rapper demonstrates why he has earned bragging rights as one of hip-hop's premier lyricists.