get above yourself

US /ɡet əˈbʌv jʊərˈself/
UK /ɡet əˈbʌv jʊərˈself/
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se achar demais, ficar metido

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

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After his promotion, he started to get above himself, treating his old colleagues poorly.
Depois da promoção, ele começou a se achar demais, tratando mal os antigos colegas.
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Don't get above yourself just because you won one game.
Não se ache demais só porque você ganhou um jogo.
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be conceitedbe arrogantbe pompousbe full of oneselfhave a swelled head
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get a grip (on yourself)aboveyourselfabove-the-foldover and aboveabove boardthink for yourself