Toot [one’s] own horn

Toot [one’s] own horn:

 

Definition:

 Brag or boast

Example 1:

I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I am good at basketball.

I don't mean to brag or boast, but I am good at basketball.

Example 2:

 

She tooted her own horn when she was talking about her son.

She brags or boasts when she was talking about her son.

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