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stand on ceremony

idiom
Meaning

To act in a formal, ceremonious, or overly polite manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not stand on ceremony at my house.

CONTEXTUAL

We are just having a casual dinner, so please do not stand on ceremony.

COMPLEX

Although the guests were high-ranking officials, the host insisted they should not stand on ceremony during the private retreat.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  2. 02

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  3. 03

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  4. 04

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  5. 05

    half-night stand

    A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

  6. 06

    not have a leg to stand on

    To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.

  7. 07

    one-night stand

    A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

  8. 08

    stand a chance

    To have a chance.

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