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toot one's own horn

idiom
Meaning

To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout oneself.


Examples
SIMPLE

She loves to toot her own horn about her recent promotion.

CONTEXTUAL

If you want the manager to notice your hard work, you should not be afraid to toot your own horn during the meeting.

COMPLEX

While he possessed genuine talent, his constant need to toot his own horn often alienated the very colleagues whose respect he sought to earn.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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