idiom
blow your own trumpet
BLOH yor ohn TRUM-pit
bloʊ jɔːr oʊn ˈtrʌmpɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
blowyourowntrumpet
Dictionary meaning
To boast about one's own abilities or achievements.
Examples
- She hates blowing her own trumpet, even when she deserves praise.
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