Collocation
brag about something
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities, often in an annoying or boastful way.
Definition
'brag about something' is a common English collocation. To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities, often in an annoying or boastful way.
brag + about + something/someone
“He loves to brag about his collection of vintage cars to anyone who will listen.”
Examples
- She couldn't help but brag about her perfect test score to her friends.
- My uncle always brags about his youth and strength, even though he's in his sixties.
- It's considered impolite to constantly brag about your wealth.
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- After winning the competition, he spent the entire evening bragging about his victory.
- The coach told his team not to brag about their success, but to stay humble.
- I wish she wouldn't brag so much about her expensive new handbag.
- He was overheard bragging about how easily he solved the complex puzzle.
- Despite his significant accomplishments, he never chose to brag about them publicly.
- Parents often brag about their children's achievements, sometimes excessively.
- I heard him bragging about his latest promotion to his colleagues in the hallway.