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  1. 03-Aug-2004, 12:03 #1
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    Default meaning of idiom expression, blow your trumphet

    please tell me the meaning of idomatic expression " blow your trumphet
  2. 03-Aug-2004, 14:45 #2
    blacknomi
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    Someone who likes to boast or promote him/herself.

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    Dates back to at least the 16th century and derives from the practice of announcing the presence of royalty, hawkers, entertainers etc. by blowing a horn.
  3. 03-Aug-2004, 15:07 #3
    twostep
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    toot your horn
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