blow one's own trumpet meaning in Hindi

blow one's own trumpet in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Ron always blows his own trumpetby mentioning his academic achievements.

   ATo talk proudly about one’s successBTo blow air into an instrumentCTo save one’s money with great effort using different meansDTo ignore someone in the presence of others
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) To talk proudly about one’s success

   Correct Answer: - To talk proudly about one’s success
   Explanation:
   The idiom "blow one's own trumpet" means to boast or brag about one's achievements or success. In this case, Ron is talking about his academic achievements, which fits perfectly with the meaning of the idiom.

2. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   What does the idiom ‘Blow one’s own trumpet’ mean?

   ABe modestBBoastCStay humbleDIgnore fame
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Boast

   Meaning: blow one's own trumpet = to boast, to praise oneself loudly *(अपनी प्रशंसा खुद करना, डींग मारना)*.
   "He keeps blowing his own trumpet about his promotion."
   The American form is *toot one's own horn*; both mean boast.
   Origin.
   A herald blew a trumpet to announce a great person's arrival; doing it for yourself means you are announcing your own greatness.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • be modest *(विनम्र होना)* — the opposite; the idiom for that is *hide one's light under a bushel*.
   • stay humble *(विनम्र बने रहना)* — again the opposite; that is *keep a low profile*.
   • ignore fame *(प्रसिद्धि की उपेक्षा करना)* — a trumpet-blower chases fame, not ignores it.
   Word help.
   boast = to talk with t

3. SSC CGL 2019 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Blow one’s own trumpet

   ACriticise othersBRely on oneselfCRespect othersDPraise oneself
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Praise oneself

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (Praise oneself)
   Type: Idiom
   "Blow one's own trumpet" = to boast / praise oneself (अपनी तारीफ़ ख़ुद करना).
   Why the others are wrong
   • Criticise / Rely on / Respect others – not the meaning.

4. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom.
   She is an awful bore; she is always blowing her own saxophone.

   AviolinBfluteClyreDtrumpet
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) trumpet

   Answer: trumpet
   Solution:
   • The idiom "blowing one's own trumpet" means to boast or brag about oneself (अपने आप को बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर बताना).
   • The correct word to substitute in the idiom is "trumpet".
   • Option analysis:
   • violin – string instrument, unrelated idiom
   • flute – wind instrument, unrelated idiom
   • lyre – string instrument, unrelated idiom
   • ✅ trumpet – correct word in the idiom
   ✅ Therefore, the correct answer is: trumpet.

5. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
   Ramesh always blows his own trumpet.

   Adepends on othersBdoes his own workCcriticises himselfDpraises himself
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) praises himself

   Answer: (4) praises himself
   Solution:
   • The idiom "blows his own trumpet" means to talk proudly about one’s own achievements or abilities, i.e., to praise oneself (अपने आप को बढ़ावा देना)
   • It refers to someone who brags or boasts about their own qualities or successes
   Other options explained:
   • depends on others – unrelated ❌
   • does his own work – unrelated ❌
   • criticises himself – opposite meaning ❌
   Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom is (4) praises himself ✅

6. SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
   Chanda always annoys everyone by praising herselfall the time.

   ACatching one’s eyesBBlowing her own trumpetCCrying over the spilt milkDFacing the music
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Blowing her own trumpet

   The correct answer is Blowing her own trumpet
   Blowing her own trumpet: This idiom means to boast or praise oneself excessively or boastfully.
   Catching one’s eyes: This phrase typically refers to something that attracts attention or is noticeable.
   Crying over spilt milk: This idiom refers to worrying or complaining about something that has already happened and cannot be changed or undone.
   Facing the music: This idiom means to accept the consequences or punishment for one's actions, often used when someone has to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Examples

• “He loves to blow his own trumpet about his success.”

blow one's own trumpet – questions

What is the meaning of blow one's own trumpet in Hindi?

blow one's own trumpet means “अपनी प्रशंसा खुद करना” in Hindi. In English: To boast about one's own achievements

What are the synonyms of blow one's own trumpet?

Synonyms of blow one's own trumpet: boast, brag, show off.

What is the opposite of blow one's own trumpet?

Antonyms of blow one's own trumpet: be modest, downplay.

Has blow one's own trumpet been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – blow one's own trumpet has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2019 T-2.

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