stand on ceremony
成語所屬單字ceremony
stand on ceremony — 慣用語
1. To insist on following strict rules of polite behaviour, sometimes in a way that
1.慣用語
釋義
講究客套；拘泥禮節
To insist on following strict rules of polite behaviour, sometimes in a way that feels uncomfortable or overly formal for others.
例句
Our host told us not to stand on ceremony and to help ourselves to the snacks.
The CEO does not stand on ceremony — she greets everyone by their first name.