Idioms

blow your own horn

blow (one's) own horn

To 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! Don't blow your own horn about all the awards you've won, OK? It's unbecoming.

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blow your own horn

AMERICAN

If 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.

See also: blow, horn, own

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blow (or toot) your own horn

talk boastfully about yourself or your achievements. North American

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