arrow
arrow
arrow
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence. It's not polite to blow your own trumpet in
Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
It's not polite to blow your own trumpet in front of others.

A.

brag one’s own accomplishment

B.

criticise someone unfairly

C.

play a musical instrument

D.

give someone a compliment

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: Blow your own trumpet – It means to praise oneself or brag about one’s achievements. (अपनी प्रशंसा स्वयं करना)
Example: He keeps blowing his own trumpet about how successful he is.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
Pat oneself on the back – To praise or congratulate oneself for an achievement. (अपनी पीठ थपथपाना / ख़ुश होकर अपनी तारीफ़ करना)
Sing one’s own praises – To boast or speak highly about oneself. (अपनी तारीफ़ करना)
Talk oneself up – To promote or exaggerate one’s own qualities or achievements. (खुद को ऊँचा दिखाना)

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC CHSL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow