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to stand on one's dignity
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to act in a way that shows a person expects respect and refuses to accept less than what they believe they deserve
Example
He tends to stand on his dignity, making others feel uncomfortable when they try to offer help.
She did n’t stand on her dignity and joined in with everyone else at the event.
He ’s always standing on his dignity, making it hard for anyone to approach him.
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He tends to stand on his dignity, making others feel uncomfortable when they try to offer help.
She didn’t stand on her dignity and joined in with everyone else at the event.
He’s always standing on his dignity, making it hard for anyone to approach him.
She stood on her dignity and walked away from the argument.
After the promotion, she began to stand on her dignity and expect special treatment.
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