ego trip

Example Sentences

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This is not an ego trip by the judge.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

But on balance their subplots are just a distraction from the endless permutations of Lauren’s perpetual ego trip.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

The crassness and classless example he set for his team was, I’m sure, a huge ego trip for all involved on that side of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2021

A forceful, outspoken figure who has survived two assassination attempts, Saleh has drawn criticism from human rights groups for acting too harshly, and from political rivals who say he is on an ego trip.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2020

I just think if there’s a possibility that this proposed trip to Texas could be an extension of an ego trip, that’s too many trips to be taking at a time.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2020