箔はくが付つく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

gain prestige; increase in value; acquire dignity

Used when someone or something gains social standing, authority, or a more impressive aura, often through association or experience. The image is of gold leaf being applied, adding luster.

• 有ゆう名めいな賞しょうを取とって、彼かれの作さく品ひんに箔はくが付ついた。

  Winning a famous award added prestige to his work.

• 長なが年ねんの経けい験けんで彼かの女じょの言こと葉ばに箔はくが付ついた。

  Years of experience gave prestige to her words.