blow your own trumpet
blow your own trumpet
or, blow one's (own) trumpet
Meaning | Synonyms
- to say things that makes your own self or kin look good
- to exaggerate the good qualities of your own self
- to speak highly about own work
- to show off
- toot one's own horn
Example Sentences
- The crew tried to blow their own trumpet but the manager did not buy their story.
- I hate people who are always blowing their own trumpet.
- You have to be humble in your behaviour and for that, the first thing to do is to stop blowing your own trumpet.
- I don't think blowing your own trumpet will get you this job.
- She got into the political party just by blowing her own trumpet. She is not capable of running it.
- Do you mind not blowing your own trumpet all the time?
Origin
The origin of this phrase could be either of the two stated below:
- Important men in the medieval times would have a herald share stories of their greatness. The process would start by the blowing of a horn, which has over time converted to a trumpet.
- The act of blowing a trumpet makes a lot of noise and draws attention to one's self. That is where it could have originated from.
The time period of origin is debated too.