fish for compliments

Examples (10)

• She's always fishing for compliments about her new hairstyle.
• He kept saying how bad his presentation was, clearly fishing for compliments.
• It's so obvious when you try to fish for compliments by putting yourself down.
• Stop fishing for compliments and just accept that you did a great job.
• My little sister often fishes for compliments on her drawings from our parents.
• I'm not trying to fish for compliments, but I would appreciate your honest opinion.
• Posting a flawless photo with the caption 'I look so tired' is a classic way to fish for compliments online.
• Are you genuinely insecure about the meal, or are you just fishing for compliments?
• I realized he wasn't seeking advice; he was simply fishing for compliments.
• You don't need to fish for compliments; your talent is evident to everyone.