ego boost
Britishnoun
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Warren Buffett didn’t need the ego boost, but the fact that Berkshire Hathaway hit its all-time peak the day before his surprise retirement announcement at last year’s annual meeting is telling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Whatever temporary ego boost he may get from having an entourage, however, it was erased when the world was reminded that one of their main duties is picking him up when he falls.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2024
Yes, they’re an effective ego boost, but that’s not really the point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
It was an ego boost and I wasn't really aware of how much I was spending, but it was hundreds and hundreds every week.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2023
It's knowing that you can do stuff that other people cannot, and well, it is the challenge and the ego boost you get from doing something well … where other people try and fail.'
From Underground by Suelette Dreyfus
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