| 词组 | blow one's own horn |
| 释义 | Idiom toot one's own horn and blow one's own horn Theme: BOASTING - CONCEIT to boast or praise oneself.Tom is always tooting his own horn. Is he really as good as he says he is?I find it hard to blow my own horn, but I manage. Slang blow one's own horn and toot one's own horn Theme: BOASTING tr. to brag.Gary sure likes to toot his own horn.“I hate to blow my own horn,” said Bill, lying through his teeth. blow (one's) own hornTo 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 hornAlso, blow one's trumpet. Brag about oneself, as in Within two minutes of meeting someone new, Bill was blowing his own horn. [Late 1500s] |
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