blow his own trumpet
Asked in: SSC Steno 2023 T-1
blow his own trumpet in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The old man started to blow his own trumpet at the meeting.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Talk boastfully about oneself
Answer: b) Talk boastfully about oneself
Explanation:
The idiom “blow one’s own trumpet” means to boast or brag about one’s own achievements or qualities (अपने आप को बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर बताना).
• It refers to someone talking proudly about themselves.
Other options are incorrect because:
• Be friendly – unrelated meaning
• Support one’s cause – different meaning
• Make fun of – means to mock someone, which is not the idiom’s meaning
Only “talk boastfully about oneself” correctly explains the idiom.
blow his own trumpet – questions
Has blow his own trumpet been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – blow his own trumpet has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1.