bruise (one's) ego
bruise (one's) ego
To wound one's pride. I just worry that if she finds out she didn't get that promotion, it will really bruise her ego. Yeah, getting rejected by that beautiful woman bruised my ego a bit, but I'm no worse for wear. Let's order another round, fellas!
See also: bruise, ego
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a change of heart
- appear to
- a hidden agenda
- (one's) game
- a mystery to (one)
- be in low spirits
- a turn of phrase
- able to do
- able to do it
- a shoulder to cry on