A question for North Americans

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I'm from the UK. I'm writing copy for a client on the other side of the pond. There's a phrase I'd like to check - is this phrase used in the U.S. and/or Canada...?

In the UK, this phrase "...even if I say so myself." is common-ish.

...it's used after a boast, to be a little humble. Kind of meaning that 'it's doesn't feel right to blow my own trumpet'.

Eg - "I'm a great chef - even if I say so myself."

Is the phrase "...even if I say so myself." also common-ish in the U.S. and or Canada?

Thanks.
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  • Hi there,

    I have never heard this expression used in that way in North America.

    Marcia Yudkin
  • I have heard this expression used in this way in the USA and I've even used it myself. However, it's not something used often. I can't remember when I last used or heard this, for example.

    Mark
  • The forum is telling me I can't thank you by clicking the thank button. But thanks for your comments.
  • I'm originally from the Midwest, spent a lot of time in New England and now live in Texas. I've heard it and used it myself.
  • Do you really think boasting forwards your case?

    That stated, you could rework it by saying...

    "I've been told on more than one occasion I'm a great chef."

    It takes the edge off.

    P.S. https://www.google.com/search?num=10...85.joYloJkK-Cw
  • I'm wondering why the phrase would be used in sales copy.

    In copy, never say, "I'm a great <whatever>". Instead, state your specific accomplishments and let the reader come to his own conclusion about your greatness.

    Alex
  • I've heard it lots... The phrase has been used humorously for a very long time... In fact, it's such cliched humor that not many use it much nowadays...

    Btw, it doesn't go "...even if I say so myself."

    It's "if I do say so myself", eg.: "I'm a pretty good dancer, if I do say so myself..."

    Maybe it'll make a comeback with the young'ns...

    if i do say so myself - YouTube
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    A question for North Americans

    I'm from the UK. I'm writing copy for a client on the other side of the pond. There's a phrase I'd like to check - is this phrase used in the U.S. and/or Canada...? In the UK, this phrase "...even if I say so myself." is common-ish.