He 'bragged' that his daughter was the best student in her class.
“I don't mean to 'brag',” he said, “but I'm an excellent cook.”
They're always 'bragging about' their son's accomplishments.
(..) till I figure out my next move. Well, when you figure it out, I hope you'll let me know. You know, down here, if you don't have successful grandchildren to brag about... you're screwed. What are we reading today? A little Emily Dick? A little- What are we reading today? (..)2005 In Her Shoes
(..) and I was making mine on- Ted? Tad? Whatever. I know, not exactly Most Likely to Succeed... but it's not like I had a law degree to brag about... or a Rittenhouse Square apartment, or a fancyjob. - Oh. - Or a job, period. - Man. (..)2005 In Her Shoes