往脸上贴金

往脸上贴金

Literally means:

put gold in one's face

Actually means:

blow one's own trumpet flatter oneself or others

贴金 means decorating a Buddha' statue with gold foil.

This phrase figuratively means glorifying oneself or others by exaggerating so as to gain favor, approval or to raise one's status. Derogatory.

贴金，用金箔装饰神佛塑像。

往脸上贴金，比喻夸大事实地美化别人或自己，借以获得好评、好感或高身价。具有贬义色彩。