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
