blow one's own horn
Boast about oneself
To blow one's own horn is to boast or call attention to one's accomplishments: He's always blowing his own horn about his sales numbers.
The image is of a herald announcing someone's arrival—except you're doing the announcing yourself.
Also *toot one's own horn*.
The phrase often carries a mildly critical tone, suggesting excessive self-promotion.
- proclaimingAnnouncing something formally
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- extollingPraising with enthusiasm
- immodestyAbsence of restraint or humility
- showing offOstentatious self-display
self-praise · pat oneself on the back · flaunting · self-aggrandizement · gloating · self-congratulation · beat one's chest · chest thumping · crowing · ostentation · puffery · showcasing · vanity · name dropping · arrogance · hubris · announcing · narcissism
blow one's own hornself-deprecate
Criticize oneself, often humorously
hide one's light under a bushel · keep a low profile · demur
blow one's own hornkeep a low profile
Remain unnoticed deliberately
blow one's own hornhold one's tongue
Deliberately not speak
keep quiet · say nothing · remain silent · bite one's tongue · keep mum
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