Grammar fix
brag
boast about yourself
To talk too proudly about yourself or something you have achieved, often in an annoying way.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He kept bragging about how much money he made.
Some people brag about their holidays online, but I usually prefer to share photos without saying much.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He bragged with his new car.
Say: He bragged about his new car.
Use 'brag about' for the thing someone talks proudly about.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Talk proudly about yourself to impress
Which varietyBritishAmerican
blow your own trumpetBritish: talk proudly about your own achievements or abilities.
bragYou're here · Talk proudly about yourself, often annoyingly.
show offTry to impress through words, possessions, or conspicuous behaviour.