blow your own trumpet

blow (one's) own trumpet

To boast or brag about one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc. Primarily heard in UK. I don't mean to blow my own trumpet, 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 trumpet!
See also: blow, own, trumpet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

blow your own trumpet

BRITISH
COMMON If you blow your own trumpet, you tell people good things about yourself. The three candidates exchanged insults and blew their own trumpets yesterday as each one claimed to be heading for victory. The actress has few equals when it comes to blowing her own trumpet. `You either have it or you don't,' she says. Note: You can say I'm not blowing my own trumpet when you are saying something good about yourself but do not want other people to think you are boasting. I am not blowing my own trumpet but I work a lot quicker than most people. Note: In the past, the arrival of important people in a place was announced by the playing of trumpets. Note: The usual American expression is blow your own horn.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

blow your own trumpet

talk openly and boastfully about your achievements.
1998 Spectator I only mention this to blow my own trumpet…it was a source of great pride to be reinstated at the specific behest of Britain's most distinguished black radical journalist.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

blow your own ˈtrumpet

(especially British English) (American English usually blow/toot your own ˈhorn) (informal) talk proudly about your own achievements, abilities, etc.; praise yourself: I don’t like to blow my own trumpet, but the office was much better run when I was in charge.This phrase refers to the custom of announcing important guests by blowing a loud musical instrument.
See also: blow, own, trumpet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • blow (one's) own trumpet
  • blow one’s own horn
  • blow one's own horn
  • blow own horn
  • blow your own horn
  • blow (one's) own horn
  • on one's own account
  • at will
  • chew (one's) own tobacco
  • chew own tobacco
References in periodicals archive
Not one to blow your own trumpet, eh Dizzee Rascal?
Dizzying bragathon
YOUNG people, families and anyone interested in how special educational needs are met is invited to a free event in Sunderland called 'Blow your own trumpet.' The event is aimed primarily at young people, and being held at Sunningdale School on Wednesday, February 18 to discuss the new, national Special Educational Needs and Disabilities code of practice.
Blow your own trumpet; NORTH TODAY
Okay, so I was on it on Thursday morning, but what's the point in having a column if you can't blow your own trumpet? Cue Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E Flat.
WHAT'S HOT
Maybe it's time to blow your own trumpet and tell everyone what's really going on in Scotland today?
Blow your own trumpet; feeling good
Jason: Come on mums, blow your own trumpet for once!
Jason & Emma
It's time to blow your own trumpet about your expertise and the brilliant customer service you offer.
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You need to get out there, blow your own trumpet about your success rates and get the attention of parents who want to ensure their children do the very best they can at school.
Making the grade; Biz Bureau