ego trip

Example Sentences

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We are at least given more backstory and a more plausible explanation for Sophie’s fascination with Alex: the ego trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

This is not an ego trip by the judge.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Far from being a nostalgic ego trip, though, Lapine’s book is astonishingly frank about the show’s troubles and his own shortcomings.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

They call him “yesterday’s man” on an ego trip.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2021

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