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stand on ceremony

verb

Definitions

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

    • 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!”

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