self-praise
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The closest he came to any sort of self-praise was, “This time around, it was my turn to be able to perform.”
While I pushed him and did not necessarily agree with his categorical declarations or self-praise, I let him have his say.
From Washington Post
“My mom taught me that self-praise is no recommendation,” Bass said.
From Washington Post
“My mother used to say self-praise stinks,” he says.
From Washington Post
Looking fresh, feeling fit and with a European tie looming against Roma, Shine permits herself some rare self-praise.
From BBC
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