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Ser el ombligo del mundo

To think one is the centre of the universe

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to be the navel of the world'. Describes someone who is self-centred and believes everything revolves around them.

See It in Context

Se cree el ombligo del mundo, siempre hablando de sí mismo.

He thinks he's the centre of the universe, always talking about himself.

No eres el ombligo del mundo, hay más personas aquí.

You're not the centre of the universe, there are other people here.

—¿Por qué actúa así? —Porque se cree el ombligo del mundo.

—Why does she act like that? —Because she thinks she's the centre of the universe.