i of the tiger
when you say something that a lot of people have done, but still manage to make it sound like the best thing ever, even though no one can prove it was actually good.
He said he had the best summer ever, even though everyone else had way better summers.
She claimed she was the best dancer, even though she tripped over her own feet.
He said he was the smartest kid in class, even though he got a D on the test.