blow one's own trumpet
To praise oneself.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He loves to blow his own trumpet about his success.”
“She is a talented artist, but she never blows her own trumpet, even when she wins awards.”
“While his accomplishments were indeed impressive, his constant need to blow his own trumpet during the banquet alienated many of his colleagues.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026