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ego boost

[/ˈiːɡoʊ ˈbuːst/]
nounpl: ego boosts
impulso ao ego
1. Something that makes someone feel more confident, proud, or satisfied with themselves
Winning the competition was a real ego boost for her.
Ganhar a competição foi um verdadeiro impulso ao ego para ela.
2. An event or compliment that enhances one's self-esteem or sense of importance
Getting praised by the boss is always an ego boost.
Ser elogiado pelo chefe é sempre um impulso ao ego.
NYC Slang
confidence boost or 'that's fire' (when something boosts one's ego)
Synonyms
morale boostconfidence boostself-esteem boostpick-me-upshot in the arm
Antonyms
blow to one's egohumiliationdent to one's pridedeflation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulso ao ego / reforço da autoestima
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
boost no ego
More anglicized usage among younger speakers
Rio de Janeiro
elevação do ego
Slightly more formal variation
Portugal
impulso para o ego / reforço da autoconfiança
Portuguese usage tends toward more formal expressions

Related Idioms & Phrases

feed someone's ego
stroke someone's ego
get a kick out of something
feel on top of the world
walk on air
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