kid (oneself) about (something)
kid (oneself) about (something)
To delude oneself about something, especially due to one's own desires or self-interests. I'll admit that you've done better than anyone expected, but don't kid yourself about your chances of winning this election. The boss is kidding herself about the viability of this plan.
See also: kid
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
kid someone about someone or something
to tease someone about someone or something. You wouldn't kid me about Jody, would you? Please don't kid me about my long hair!
See also: kid
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- comfortable in (one's) own skin
- (one's) own worst enemy
- keep sight of somebody/something