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
SampoSAHM-po (Finnish)Finnish, Finnish Mythology
ValentijnVAH-lən-tienDutch
GoreGAWREnglish (Rare)
Walter['wɔ:ltə]
Anima (1)-Indian, Hindi
DÖRtheDUUR-təLow German