He gives himself airs just because he bought a new car.
give oneself airs
idiomTo act pretentiously, or in a snobbish manner; to swagger.
She started giving herself airs after her promotion, acting as if she were better than her old friends.
Despite his humble beginnings, he began to give himself airs, adopting an affected accent and distancing himself from his former colleagues.
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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 to oneself
To gain consciousness or self-control.