自鸣得意

自鸣得意 [zì míng dé yì]

1. ■ sing one's own praises; be puffed up with pride; be very pleased with oneself; blow one's own trumpet [horn]; chuckle with pride; complacent; crow over one's success; get too big for one's shoes [breeches]; preen oneself; pride oneself on [upon] having done sth. smart; rub one's hands in glee; self-satisfied; show self-satisfaction; The ass wagged his ears.