Meaning: To boast about one's own achievements
Hindi: अपनी प्रशंसा स्वयं करना या डींग हांकना
Synonyms: boast, brag, show off, self-praise
Antonyms: be modest, stay humble
Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
blow one's own horn in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "blow one's own horn" mean?
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) To praise oneself excessively
Correct Answer: Option 1 — To praise oneself excessively
'Blow one's own horn' (also 'toot one's own horn') means to boast about or praise oneself; to brag about one's achievements.
Why the others are wrong:
Option 2 — 'To play a musical instrument' is a literal interpretation; idioms are not interpreted literally.
Option 3 — 'To help others in need' is unrelated; the idiom is about self-promotion, not helping others.
Option 4 — 'To remain silent' is the exact opposite — the idiom is about speaking up for oneself boastfully.
Examples
- “He loves to blow his own horn about his success.”
blow one's own horn – questions
What is the meaning of blow one's own horn in Hindi?
blow one's own horn means “अपनी प्रशंसा स्वयं करना या डींग हांकना” in Hindi. In English: To boast about one's own achievements
What are the synonyms of blow one's own horn?
Synonyms of blow one's own horn: boast, brag, show off, self-praise.
What is the opposite of blow one's own horn?
Antonyms of blow one's own horn: be modest, stay humble.
Has blow one's own horn been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – blow one's own horn has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.