break one's arm patting oneself on the back

Meaning

Verb

To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution: "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back".

Related

Similar words

toot one's own horn

Origin

From pat on the back, and the uncomfortable position one would have to assume while patting their own back.

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