Blow your own trumpet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "blow your own trumpet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Lym Nguyen

2020-08-03 04:08

Meaning of Blow your own trumpet

Synonyms:

blow/toot your own horn , show off something

Blow your own trumpet British informal

Boast or exaggerate your abilities, your achievements or your successes.

She likes blowing her own trumpet every time she talks to strange people.

I don’t want to work with people who always blow their own trumpets.

You should stop blowing your own trumpet and try to make yourself better.

My boss doesn't appreciate the new staff because she always blows her own trumpet despite the fact that she never finishes her work well.

Other phrases about:

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This idiom is used to flatter, exaggerate and overstate praise, excuses, or blame, ect.

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Used to show that someone is claiming that something is happening when it is not or giving a false alarm

strong nerves

An ability to not be upset by unpleasant things.

weave (one's) magic

If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.

turn geese into swans

To overstate or embroider the merits, or successes of someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Blow your own trumpet

Verb Forms

blow your own trumpet
blew your own trumpet
blowing your own trumpet
to blow your own trumpet

Origin of Blow your own trumpet

There are 2 hypotheses about the origin of this idiom. The first origin is related to men in medieval times. They were influencers in society and they often had their own stories to share about their achievements as well as their successes. The second one originated from the act of blowing the trumpet to make everyone pay attention.