Idiom
blow one's own trumpet
Meanings
To boast about your own abilities or achievements; to self-promote.
Definition
To blow one's own trumpet means to talk proudly about your own achievements, often in an annoying way.
To blow one's own trumpet is to praise yourself and highlight your own success or skills. It often suggests you are bragging rather than letting others notice your work naturally. People may use it humorously or critically when someone seems too self-promotional.
Examples
- I’m not trying to blow my own trumpet, but I led the project to success.
- He’s always blowing his own trumpet about how much money he makes.
- She hates to blow her own trumpet, so she rarely talks about her awards.
- If you keep blowing your own trumpet in interviews, you might seem arrogant.
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