toot one's own horn

Meaning: To boast or brag.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “He never misses a chance to toot his own horn about his marathon times.”

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Dating back to at least the 16th century, this phrase is a reference to the practice of blowing horns to announce the arrival of important officials such as kings. To blow one's own horn is to boast or claim a position of superiority over others.

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