go to someone's head
Cause sudden arrogance
When something goes to someone's head, it makes them arrogant or self-important: All that praise went to his head.
Success, flattery, or sudden fame can go to someone's head, inflating their ego.
Separately, alcohol that goes to your head affects you quickly or strongly: That second glass of wine really went to my head.
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- rushQuick sudden movement
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- arroganceExcessive self-importance
hubris · blush · egotism · vanity · lightheadedness · puffed up · overindulgence · overconfidence · conceit · full of oneself · full of yourself · euphoria · on cloud nine · delusion · brag · narcissism · boast · admiration
go to someone's headstay humble
Resist pride and arrogance
stay grounded · keep one's head · shrug off · eat humble pie · brush off
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