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Definition & Meaning of "[stand] on ceremony"

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to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

to [stand] on ceremony definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "stand on ceremony" and when to use it?

The idiom "stand on ceremony" is believed to have originated in the late 16th century. Its precise historical origin isn't well-documented, but it likely evolved from the idea that formal ceremonies and traditional rituals often involving specific rules and rituals. This phrase is often used to describe a person or group who insists on formalities or protocol even when it may not be required or is considered burdensome.

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Hardly anyone stands on ceremony.
Despite being close relatives, the cousins always stood on ceremony with each other.
But I wouldn't dream of standing on ceremony with people I know so well as the Musgroves.
Men of our generation never stood on ceremony.
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