(Correcting typo)
Posted by R. Berg on January 12, 2003
In Reply to: He's full of himself posted by R. Berg on January 12, 2003
: : Am I right in thinking that the phrase "he's full of himself" means a person who is very opinionated without having much information to go on? Or is there a better way of interpreting what the phrase means? Thanks.
: People who are said to be full of themselves are
indeed opinionated and are always sure their opinions are The Truth, but I think
there's more to the phrase than that. It's easier to describe what a person does
than what he or she is. Such people may also talk endlessly about themselves,
especially their achievements and connections, and listen poorly, taking little
genuine interest in other people. They may be overbearing, issuing orders and
giving unsolicited advice. They tend to dominate a group at the expense of other
members.
: To me, "he's full of himself" means he has a big empty space inside
him, which he tries to fill with a false image of himself.
- (Correcting typo) Bruce Kahl 01/12/03
- (Correcting typo) bob 01/13/03