idiom
toot your own horn
TOOT yor ohn HORN
tuːt jɔːr oʊn hɔːrnListen
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Syllable breakdown
tootyourownhorn
Dictionary meaning
To praise yourself in a way that seems boastful.
Examples
- I don't mean to toot my own horn, but that was a strong presentation.
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