Personality - Proud & Arrogant

Discover how English idioms like "swelled head" and "high horse" relate to being proud and arrogant in English.

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{one's} [nose] in the air [phrase]

a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: His constant snobby remarks and disdainful looks show that he always has his nose in the air .

swelled head [noun]

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

Ex: Ever since he won the award , he 's had a swelled head and thinks he 's better than everyone else .

to [put] on airs [phrase]

to behave in a way that makes others think one is more important or of higher status than one actually is

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high horse [noun]

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

Ex: I wo n't deal with you until you get off your high horse and stop patronizing me .

(as|) proud as Lucifer [phrase]

used to describe someone who takes too much pride or satisfaction in their achievements

Ex: She strutted around the office , proud as Lucifer , after receiving the promotion .

ego trip [noun]

an action that makes one feel more important than others

Ex: She always has to be the center of attention at parties , going on an ego trip to satisfy her need for validation .

(as|) proud as a peacock [phrase]

used to describe someone who has an excessively high opinion of themselves

Ex: She flaunted her achievements at every opportunity , as proud as a peacock , seeking validation from others .

used for saying that a person looks extremely satisfied, happy, or proud because of something they have done or achieved

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to [overplay] {one's} hand [phrase]

to fail to achieve success by having too much confidence in one's ability or position

Ex: The politician 's attempt to gain more power backfired as she overplayed her hand and lost support from her constituents .

behaving in a manner that highlights one's often non-existant superiority over others

Ex: He 's been trying to take charge of every project , even though he 's new to the team , acting like he 's too big for his breeches .

stuffed shirt [noun]

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

Ex: She dismissed the stuffed shirts in the office , preferring a more relaxed and collaborative work environment .

to [stroke] {one's} ego [phrase]

to boost or satisfy one's sense of self-importance or self-esteem

Ex: I noticed how he subtly stroked her ego , complimenting her intelligence and beauty , trying to win her over .

to take pride in one's deeds or achievements

Ex: Despite the criticism she faced , she held her head up high and continued pursuing her dreams .

Personality
Unpleasant Traits	Unappealing Characteristics	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skilled & Smart	Strong & Confident	Honest
Nice	Lively & Energetic	Proud & Arrogant	Senseless or Awkward