give (someone) a big head
give (someone) a big head
To cause someone to become arrogant, conceited, or have an exaggeratedly high opinion of him- or herself. Having her book on the bestseller list is giving Samantha a big head. My parents have given John a big head with all the praise they heap on him for his accomplishments.
See also: big, give, head
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- get a big head
- swellhead
- blowhard
- false pride
- stuck-up
- uppity
- cock of the roost
- flatter (oneself)
- flatter oneself
- swellheaded