Meaning of the word "get above yourself" in English

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get above yourself

US /ɡet əˈbʌv jʊərˈself/
UK /ɡet əˈbʌv jʊərˈself/
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Idiom

1.

to think that you are better or more important than you really are

Example:
After his promotion, he started to get above himself, treating his old colleagues poorly.
Don't get above yourself just because you won one game.
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