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Meaning of stand on ceremony | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Please make yourself at home – there's no need to stand on ceremony.”
““Hmp, don’t stand on ceremony, lads. You may as well savor the blessing of my seaside attire!””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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