blow one's own horn

blow (one's) own horn

To boast or brag about one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc. I don't mean to blow my own horn, but this pasta sauce I made is quite delicious! I can't stand being around Marcus ever since his company became such a massive success. The guy just can't stop blowing his own horn!

blow one's own horn

Also, blow one's trumpet. Brag about oneself, as in Within two minutes of meeting someone new, Bill was blowing his own horn. [Late 1500s]

词组	blow one's own horn
释义	blow one's own horn blow (one's) own horn To boast or brag about one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc. I don't mean to blow my own horn, but this pasta sauce I made is quite delicious! I can't stand being around Marcus ever since his company became such a massive success. The guy just can't stop blowing his own horn! See also: blow, horn, own Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blow one's own horn Also, blow one's trumpet. Brag about oneself, as in Within two minutes of meeting someone new, Bill was blowing his own horn. [Late 1500s] See also: blow, horn, own The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: blow (one's) own horn blow one’s own horn blow own horn blow your own horn blow your own trumpet blow (one's) own trumpet blow one's own horn/trumpet, to on one's own account at will chew own tobacco
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