beat one’s breast vs gloat

beat one’s breast

gloat

noun
  • An act or instance of gloating. 

verb
  • To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel. 

  • To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune. 

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