| 词汇 | blowing your own horn |
| 释义 | (redirected from blowing your own horn)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 hornand toot one's own hornFig. to brag. Gary sure likes to toot his own horn. "I hate to blow my own horn," said Bill, "but I am always right." 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] blow your own hornAMERICANIf you blow your own horn, you tell people good things about yourself. I don't go around blowing my own horn, it's true. Note: The usual British expression is blow your own trumpet. Note: In the past, the arrival of important people in a place was announced by the playing of trumpets. blow (or toot) your own horntalk boastfully about yourself or your achievements. North Americanblow one’s own hornand toot one’s own horn tv. to brag. Gary sure likes to toot his own horn. Say something nice. I’m not one to blow my own horn. |
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