Lym Nguyen
2020-08-03 04:08
Blow your own trumpet British informal
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.
If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.
To overstate or embroider the merits, or successes of someone or something
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.
Do you see anything wrong?
To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.
You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.
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