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  1. Anonymous
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    #1 03-Aug-2004, 12:03

    meaning of idiom expression, blow your trumphet

    please tell me the meaning of idomatic expression " blow your trumphet
  2. blacknomi
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    #2 03-Aug-2004, 14:45
    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. twostep
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    #3 03-Aug-2004, 15:07
    toot your horn
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