stand on one's dignity

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To insist that others treat one with respect.

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

stand on one's head stand on one's own bottom stand on one's own two feet stand on someone's shoulders stand on the shoulders of stand on the shoulders of giants

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