Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Full of Yourself

Quick summary: A phrase meaning too self-important, arrogant, or overly impressed with yourself.

What does it mean?

If someone is full of themselves, they act as if they are more important, attractive, clever, or impressive than everyone else.

Is it positive or negative?

It is negative and critical.

When do you use it?

Use it when somebody is arrogant, smug, or sexually overconfident.

Examples

Example 1: He walked in like he owned the place, completely full of himself.

Example 2: She is gorgeous, but the attitude makes her seem full of herself.

Question for you

What kind of behaviour makes someone seem full of themselves?

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