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kidding (oneself) Meaning
kidding (oneself)
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kidding (oneself) Sentence Examples
- The politician's empty promises were a clear indication that he was kidding himself about his ability to govern.
- Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the gambler continued to kid himself that he could beat the odds.
- The narcissist's inflated sense of self-importance was nothing more than a way of kidding himself about his true flaws.
- The team member insisted that they could finish the project alone, but they were kidding themselves if they thought they could accomplish such a feat without assistance.
- The investor's decision to put all their money into a single risky venture was a classic case of kidding oneself about the potential for loss.
- The student's belief that they could cram for the exam in one night was a testament to their ability to kid themselves about the amount of work required.
- The doctor's diagnosis was devastating, but the patient continued to kid herself that her illness was not as serious as it seemed.
- The lottery player spent countless hours dreaming of winning, but they were kidding themselves if they thought it would ever happen.
- The author's self-proclaimed genius was a thinly veiled attempt to kid himself about his mediocre writing abilities.
- The athlete's claim that they could set a new world record was nothing more than wishful thinking; they were kidding themselves if they thought they had the talent to do so.
FAQs About the word kidding (oneself)
covering (up), veiling, contradicting, hiding,concealing, obscuring, disclaiming, rejecting, disavowing, gainsaying
owning (up to), admitting, agreeing, granting, allowing, acknowledging, fessing (up), unloading,conceding, confessing
The politician's empty promises were a clear indication that he was kidding himself about his ability to govern.
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the gambler continued to kid himself that he could beat the odds.
The narcissist's inflated sense of self-importance was nothing more than a way of kidding himself about his true flaws.
The team member insisted that they could finish the project alone, but they were kidding themselves if they thought they could accomplish such a feat without assistance.
