Meaning of the word "self-praise is no recommendation" in English
What does "self-praise is no recommendation" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
self-praise is no recommendation
US /sɛlf preɪz ɪz noʊ ˌrɛkəmenˈdeɪʃən/
UK /sɛlf preɪz ɪz nəʊ ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən/
Idiom
praising oneself or one's own achievements does not carry the same weight or credibility as being praised by others
Example:
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He kept talking about his own genius, but self-praise is no recommendation.
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I don't want to sound arrogant because I know self-praise is no recommendation.