IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishtoot one's own horn
Meaning: To boast or brag.
Example: “He never misses a chance to toot his own horn about his marathon times.”
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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