make a boast

Examples (10)

• He made a boast about his wealth that alienated his friends.
• She often makes a boast of her children's academic success.
• If he wins the race, he will surely make a boast about it for weeks.
• The company has made a proud boast of its unbroken safety record.
• It's not wise to make a boast before the project is actually finished.
• While everyone celebrated modestly, he was making a loud boast about his contribution.
• Did he really make a boast that he could finish the marathon in under three hours?
• By the time the results were announced, he had already made a boast of his supposed victory.
• Making a boast is one thing, but proving it is another.
• His tendency to make a boast about every minor achievement is quite annoying.