往自己脸上贴金

Traditional (Taiwan): 往自己臉上貼金

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wǎngzìjǐliǎnshangtiējīn ㄨㄤˇ ㄗˋ ㄐㄧˇ ㄌㄧㄢˇ ˙ㄕㄤㄊㄧㄝㄐㄧㄣ

- to praise oneself
- to take credit for things

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: stick gold leaf on one's own face
Meaning: To flatter or praise oneself, or take credit for things. Critical or mocking; compare "blow one's own trumpet".

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