Full Of Yourself

Meaning of Idiom ‘Full of Yourself’ (or oneself)

To be full of yourself is to be pompous, self-centered, arrogant, conceited, etc.; to have an exaggerated sense of self-importance and to think you are special; to have an inflated opinion of yourself.

Usage

This expression is entirely negative and when we use it it is because we are annoyed by the person to whom it is applied.

Examples Of Use

“You are so full of yourself!” said Margie to Kirk.

“Derrick is so full of himself it is a wonder that anyone can stand to be around him.”

“Ever since Mark was promoted to manager he’s been so full of himself. He’s become unbearable!”

“Oh, he’s real all right. Real annoying, real grumpy and really full of himself.” — Rise of the Guardians (2012)

“Don’t listen to Ben. He’s full of himself. – Something you need to talk about?” — Chasing Liberty (2004)

“Wasn’t he full of himself, though? Kind of an unjustified self-confidence?” — Melinda and Melinda (2005)

“You see, this symbolizes how beautiful and admired a bride should be. And that’s to remind her not to get too full of herself.” — My Name Is Earl (2005)

“I’m sorry. Penny can be a little full of herself sometimes.” — Sky High (2005)

“She’s feeling chuffed. Feeling full of herself. What I want her to do is calm down a little bit.” — Best in Show (2000)

“Sheila Hamilton is so full of herself just ’cause she treats celebrities.” — The Mindy Project (2012)

“You’re so conceited, Claire. You’re so conceited. You’re so full of yourself. Why?” — The Breakfast Club (1985)

Origin

This idiom has been in use since around 1600. It uses “full of” in the same way as similar phrases such as “full of anger” or “full of life,” meaning to be completely consumed and engrossed by something. 1Ammer, Christine. American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.

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