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EVERYDAY IDIOMS
26 PRIDE AND EGO
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Language - English
Graduate
06/13/2006

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