above oneself

Questions

What does above oneself mean?

Acting with an undue opinion of one's own importance or abilities.

How to pronounce above oneself

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “above oneself”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “above oneself” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.