Question

“To blow one’s own trumpet” means

• A. to hate oneself
• B. to praise oneself
• C. to criticize oneself
• D. to start a fight

Answer 1

Answer:

B. to praise oneself

English - One Word Substitutes

• The idiom 'to blow one’s own trumpet' is used to describe the act of boasting or praising oneself, often in an excessive or exaggerated manner.

• It implies that a person is highlighting their own achievements, abilities, or qualities, usually to gain admiration or recognition.

• This phrase originates from the historical practice of a trumpeter announcing the arrival of a dignitary by playing a fanfare. By extension, someone 'blowing their own trumpet' is announcing their own importance or accomplishments.