Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Ron always blows his own trumpet by mentioning his academic achievements.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To talk proudly about one’s success
Idiom: Blow one’s own trumpet
Meaning: To boast or brag about one's achievements or abilities.
Example: She never misses a chance to blow her own trumpet about her sales figures.
Final sentence: Ron always blows his own trumpet by mentioning his academic achievements, meaning he talks proudly about his success.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.