to give yourself praise, to make some noise for yourself, give yourself a congratulatory handshake or a pat on the back or whatever. hooray for you. origin:british popularized by ali g

The phrase coined in the late 1980's to describe a person that is modest.

Expression of appreciation of another one's achievement; well done!

giving respect to yourself

giving someone/yourself credit

To speak of yourself in glowing often exaggerated terms.

To make yourself strong... on the inside or on the out.