though I say so myself

A form of if I do say so myself — Appended to praise of oneself or one's own doings, as a form of modesty.

Meanings

adverbthough I say so myself (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of if I do say so myself.
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Chicago

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