鼻にかける

to boast about; to be conceited about

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to boast about; to be conceited about An idiomatic expression meaning to show off or take pride in one's abilities, success, or possessions, usually with a negative connotation. It is often used in the negative imperative form 鼻にかけるな (“don’t brag”).

JA: あまりそれを鼻にかけるな。

EN: Don't brag about that too much.

彼は自分の才能を鼻にかけるような男ではない。

He’s not the kind of man who boasts about his talents.

彼の事業の成功を鼻にかけるのを私は好みません。

I don't like him flaunting the success of his business.

あまりそれを鼻にかけるな。

Don't flaunt it too much.

あまり鼻にかけるな。

Don't be so conceited.