Self praise is no praise at all In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "self praise is no praise at all", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-10-04 05:10

Meaning of Self praise is no praise at all

Variants:

self-praise is no recommendation (at all)

Self praise is no praise at all proverb

Self-praise has no value since one can't evaluate how effective their own work is.

A: "I'm really good at this!" B: "Well, I don't think so! Self-praise is no praise at all, my friend."

When one praises oneself, people will think they're arrogant and will not respect them.

No one thinks well of someone who always compliments themselves, as self-praise is no praise at all.

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Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

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No value, use, or purpose

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The most prestigious praise that one can receive

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The least amount of attention for someone or something

let's hear it for somebody

Used to give praise to somebody.

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