toot (one's) own horn



toot (one's) own horn

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BreandÁN-Irish
Borivoi-Medieval Slavic
IsidorEE-see-dawr (German)German, Russian, Macedonian
Junia-Biblical, Ancient Roman
Electraə-LEKT-rə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Moran['mɔ:rən]