get above oneself
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To erroneously think of oneself as better than others; to come to have an elevated view of oneself.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get above oneself” mean?
To erroneously think of oneself as better than others; to come to have an elevated view of oneself.
Is “get above oneself” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.