stand on ceremony

stand on ceremony
(stand on (или upon) ceremony)
церемониться, держаться церемонно, настаивать на соблюдении приличий

One can't stand on ceremony with fellows like that. (J. Galsworthy, ‘Beyond’, part III, ch. XI) — С такими типами церемониться не приходится.

After dinner, Edward, telling her that of course she was one of the family so he hoped she did not wish him to stand on ceremony, began reading the paper. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Mrs. Craddock’, ch. XII) — После обеда Эдуард сказал мисс Лей, что, конечно, она может считать себя членом семьи и он надеется, что она не будет настаивать на соблюдении церемоний. После чего он уткнулся в газету.

The Elderly Gentleman: "...I have no wish to force my conversation on any man who does not desire it. Perhaps you would like to take a nap. If so, pray do not stand on ceremony." (B. Shaw, ‘Back to Methuselah’, part IV, act I) — Престарелый джентльмен: "...Я не собираюсь втягивать в беседу человека, который не желает этого. Может быть, вам хочется вздремнуть? Если хочется, то, пожалуйста, не стесняйтесь!"

You don't have to stand on ceremony at our house. — У нас вы можете чувствовать себя как дома.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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