Idiom: "blowing his own trumpet"

[Josef]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #24 "Idioms with phrasal verbs", question 1

You certainly couldn't call him modest because he's always blowing his own trumpet.

(a) saying how fit he is
(b) saying how healthy he is
(c) saying how clever he is
(d) saying how tall he is

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #24 "Idioms with phrasal verbs", answer 1

You certainly couldn't call him modest because he's always saying how clever he is.

Correct answer: (c) saying how clever he is
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more explanation on the answer

Josef

[Alan]

Hi Josef,

This expression indicates that you are very proud of yourself and are always talking about your own achievements.

Alan
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