"toot one’s own horn"

The phrase *”toot one’s own horn”* isn’t just a metaphor for self-praise—it’s a linguistic puzzle in itself, one that crossword constructors and solvers alike dissect with precision. When a clue like *”Self-promotion, six letters”* (answer: BRASS) or *”Blow one’s own horn”* (answer: BRAG) appears in a grid, it’s not just a test of vocabulary; it’s … Read more