bragging rights

English

Noun

bragging rights (always plural)

1. (idiomatic) The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
   • 2008, Andrea Sachs, "Business books (review of How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis)," Time, 3 Jul.,

     Worth as much as $900 million, he estimates, the author clearly thinks he has earned bragging rights, and he intends to exercise them.