Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Blow one’s own trumpet
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- Play some music
- Surprise oneself
- Praise oneself
- Condone oneself
Correct Option: C
Praise oneself Blow one’s own trumpet = talk boastfully about one’s achievements; sing one’s own praises. Look at the sentence : He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined to speak.
