EVERYDAY IDIOMS

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26 PRIDE AND EGO


 
  
Created Dec 7, 2006
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1
TAKE PRIDE IN
 
to be proud of
2
ONE`S PRIDE AND JOY, THE APPLE OF ONE`S EYE
 
something that one is very proud of
3
HOLD ONE`S HEAD HIGH, KEEP ONE`S CHIN UP
 
to remain proud or strong even when it is difficult to do so
4
BLOW ONE`S OWN HORN, TOOT ONE`S OWN HORN
 
to praise oneself, to brag about one`s accomplishments
5
BE STUCK UP, HAVE A BIG HEAD
 
to be filled with self-importance, to be arrogant
6
STEAL THE SHOW
 
to be the most important part of some activity or situation
7
TAKE A BACK SEAT (TO)
 
to remain in the background while someone else receives attention
8
HURT SOMEONE`S FEELINGS
 
to affect someone`s pride or self-image negatively

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