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stand on ceremony
stand on ceremony
To be punctilious about formalities
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[usu. with negative] insist on the observance of formalities

we don't stand on ceremony in this house

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stand on ceremony
: to insist on doing the things that are usual or expected in polite or formal behavior
— usually used in negative statements

He doesn't stand on ceremony, he gets the job done.

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stand on ceremony — see ceremony
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stand on ˈceremony idiom
(BrE) to behave formally

Please don't stand on ceremony

(= Please be natural and relaxed)

with me.

Main entry:ceremonyidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.