to toot one's (own) horn
01
to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way
Dialect
American
American
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
He always toots his own horn, constantly bragging about his accomplishments, as if he's the only one who has achieved anything.
Instead of blowing his horn, he prefers to let his work speak for itself and allow others to recognize his achievements.
