State the meaning of the following phrase. Choose the correct option from those given below : ˜Blow one's own trumpe"
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (1) Praise oneself
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण:
'Blow one's own trumpet' (किंवा अमेरिकन इंग्रजीत *'Blow one's own horn'*) या वाक्प्रचाराचा (idiom) अर्थ स्वतःचीच स्तुती करणे, स्वतःच्या कर्तृत्वाची बढाई मारणे किंवा स्वतःचे गुणगान गाणे (to talk boastfully about one's achievements; praise oneself, boast) असा होतो.
इतर पर्यायांचे विश्लेषण:
त्यामुळे पर्याय (1) Praise oneself हे अचूक उत्तर आहे.
📌 MPSC परीक्षा टीप: 'Blow one's own trumpet' चे समानार्थी वाक्प्रचार: *boast, brag, blow one's own horn, sing one's own praises*. परीक्षेत वाक्प्रचारांचा शब्दशः (literal) अर्थ कधीही नसतो, तर लाक्षणिक (figurative) अर्थ असतो.
Correct Answer: Option (1) Praise oneself
Detailed Explanation:
The idiom 'Blow one's own trumpet' (in American English, *'blow one's own horn'*) means to talk boastfully about one's own achievements, talents, or successes; to brag or praise oneself.
Analysis of other options:
Hence, option (1) Praise oneself is the correct answer.
📌 MPSC Exam Tip: Idiom equivalents for boasting: *Blow one's own trumpet / horn*, *Sing one's own praises*, *Pat oneself on the back*.