PhraseEnglish phraseHumble Brags
"Thrilled to announce"
A standard opener for promotions, awards, new roles, launches, and milestone posts.
This entry keeps the original English wording because that exact phrasing is what people actually use and search for on LinkedIn.
What they really mean
The plain-language version of the phrase.
I have good career news and I want to frame it as excitement and gratitude instead of direct self-promotion.
Common context
Where this wording usually shows up.
Usually appears at the start of achievement posts, funding announcements, speaker reveals, and new-job updates.
Example usage
A typical sentence that uses the original phrase.
"Thrilled to announce that I am joining Acme as Senior Product Manager."
Writing tip
When the phrase works and when it starts sounding scripted.
Use it for genuinely important news, but follow it with specifics so the post sounds concrete instead of generic.
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Related phrases
Follow the same pattern through nearby LinkedIn and workplace expressions.
"Humbled to share"
A modesty wrapper that softens a status announcement while still making the achievement public.
I want to announce something impressive without sounding openly self-congratulatory.
Open Phrase Page"Grateful for this team"
A team-first phrase that spreads credit while still reinforcing the importance of the milestone.
This achievement matters, and I want to signal that I am collaborative, appreciative, and not just promoting myself.
Open Phrase Page"Open to Work"
A direct job-search signal that tries to sound proactive and professional rather than urgent.
I am looking for a new role and I want my network to know without writing a desperate post.
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