Scream (something) from the rooftops In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "scream (something) from the rooftops", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-09 10:11

Meaning of Scream (something) from the rooftops

Synonyms:

shout/proclaim (something) from the rooftop(s)

Scream (something) from the rooftops phrase

To tell everyone about something in a proud or happy manner.

 

I didn't scream from the rooftops that I had a high score on the test in case people thought I was boasting.

When I knew that I had been admitted to a prestigious university, I screamed that news from the rooftops.

Other phrases about:

blow your own trumpet
Show off or brag about yourself
be talking out of (one's) arse

To talk about ridiculous things, say absurd things.

blow one's own horn/trumpet

To show off one's achievements.

tell (someone) what's what

To tell someone the truths or most essential information (about someone or something).
 

throw (one) a curveball

To surprise someone with an unexpected and difficult-to-handle problem, scenario, or inquiry.

Grammar and Usage of Scream (something) from the rooftops

Verb Forms

  • screamed (something) from the rooftops
  • screaming (something) from the rooftops

The verb "scream" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Scream (something) from the rooftops

The previous version of this phrase is probably "shout (something) from the rooftops," which is adapted from Luke 12:3.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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