Blow / Toot Your Own Horn.
English
idiom
To boast or brag about one's own abilities or achievements.
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To boast or brag about one's own abilities or achievements.
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To praise yourself and boast about your own achievements.
When you blow your own horn, you actively promote your successes, often in a way that others find excessive or self-congratulatory.
It is used when someone talks too much about their own accomplishments, especially in a social or professional setting.
"Show Off"
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Displaying a skill or possession specifically to impress others
"Pat Yourself on the Back"
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Giving yourself private or quiet credit for something you did well
"Blow / Toot Your Own Horn"
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Actively and publicly praising your own accomplishments to others
You never mention your contributions in team meetings — why not?
I don't want to seem like I'm blowing my own horn, but I'll try to speak up more.
Did you tell them about the award you won last quarter?
No — I hate tooting my own horn, it always feels awkward.
He spent the whole dinner talking about his new car and promotion.
I know — he really loves blowing his own horn.
