toot one's own horn
To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout oneself.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She loves to toot her own horn about her recent promotion.”
“If you want the manager to notice your hard work, you should not be afraid to toot your own horn during the meeting.”
“While he possessed genuine talent, his constant need to toot his own horn often alienated the very colleagues whose respect he sought to earn.”
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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