Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blow-your-own-horn

idiom
/bloʊ jʊr oʊn hɔrn/
Definition
To boast or brag about one’s achievements or abilities.
Examples
  • She always blows her own horn about her sales records at work.
  • Instead of blowing his own horn, he prefers to let his work speak for itself.
  • It’s important to highlight achievements, but it’s easy to come across as just blowing your own horn.
Meaning
To promote oneself or one’s accomplishments openly.
Synonyms
  • boast
  • brag
  • toot your own horn
  • self-promote