toot (one's) own trumpet



toot (one's) own trumpet

To boast or brag about one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc. I don't mean to toot my own trumpet, but this pasta sauce I made is quite delicious! I can't stand being around Marcus since his company became such a massive success. The guy just can't stop tooting his own trumpet!
See also: own, toot, trumpet

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Olympe-French
Anoushka-Various
DagnyDAHNG-nuy (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Servaosser-VAWSLimburgish
Britton['britən]
Caesarius-Late Roman