Question of the Day #1384

Trump toots his own horn, but no deal was reached with Putin

From the headline of this article at Euro Weekly News.

  上記の文で、toot one’s own hornの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "toot one’s own horn" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈比喩〉〔得意のラッパを鳴らすように〕自慢する

Blow one’s own hornも同じ意味です。

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows pride or too much pride

 

Examples

1. We've had a very successful year, and I think we have a right to toot our own horn a little.
2. 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!
3. My father told me never to toot my own horn.
4. Not to toot my own horn, but I already knew all that.
5. Because I didn’t toot my own horn, my particular contribution to the success of the organization was seen as a luxury. (Forbes Magazine)

   

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