give (someone) a big head



give (someone) a big head

To cause someone to become arrogant, conceited, or have an exaggeratedly high opinion of him- or herself. Having her book on the bestseller list is giving Samantha a big head. My parents have given John a big head with all the praise they heap on him for his accomplishments.
See also: big, give, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Samir (2)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
ÉRiu-Irish Mythology
Talaat-Arabic
Mahavir-Indian, Hindi
Bland[blænd]
LÉOnce-French