Like the sound of (one's) own voice In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "like the sound of (one's) own voice", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-05 04:05

Meaning of Like the sound of (one's) own voice

Synonyms:

like, love, etc. the sound of your own voice

Like the sound of (one's) own voice disapproving expression

To get lots of enjoyment from hearing oneself talk because one is pretentious and/or self-centered. (Implying that one is talkative)

 

I didn't bother to talk to him because I knew he liked the sound of his own voice.

Mary is usually shy and humble, but today she seems to like the sound of his own voice.

Grammar and Usage of Like the sound of (one's) own voice

Verb Forms

  • liked the sound of (one's) own voice
  • likes the sound of (one's) own voice

This phrase is usually used in simple present or past tense.
 

Origin of Like the sound of (one's) own voice

The origin of this expression is not clear.
 

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