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单词 above oneself
释义

above oneself

Conceited; arrogant: he’s getting a bit above himself...
  • These were, after all, the descendants of people who had learned bitter lessons about the dangers of ‘getting above yourself.’
  • Unfortunately, these places have got above themselves and imagine that they can get away with charging a fiver, not including the extremely tiny cup of tea or coffee, that costs £1.10.
  • But equally, he is careful to ensure that nobody gets above themselves and that ‘everyone works for the team.’

Synonyms

conceited, proud, arrogant, self-important, haughty, disdainful, snobbish, snobby, supercilious, imperious
informal stuck-up, cocky, high and mighty, snooty, uppity, uppish, big-headed, swollen-headed, too big for one's boots
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