no tener abuela

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, not have (a) grandmother, meaning that one gives oneself the praise that a grandmother typically would.

Verb

no tener abuela (first-person singular present no tengo abuela, first-person singular preterite no tuve abuela, past participle no tenido abuela)

  1. (idiomatic) to have a high opinion of oneself; to be full of oneself

See also

  • estar encantado de haberse conocido

Further reading

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