He is so full of himself lately.
full of oneself
idiomEgotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
It is hard to work with him because he is always so full of himself during meetings.
Despite his recent professional failures, he remains entirely full of himself, refusing to acknowledge any flaws in his judgment.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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be oneself
To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.
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carry oneself
To move, especially emphasizing the manner in which one moves.
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come full circle
To make a complete change or reform.
Last updated April 17, 2026