stand on ceremony
US /stænd ɑn ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/
UK /stænd ɑn ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/
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formeel doen, op ceremonie staan
to behave in a formal way, or to insist on formal behavior from others, especially when it is not necessary or appropriate
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Please don't stand on ceremony; just make yourself at home.
Doe alsjeblieft niet zo formeel; voel je gewoon thuis.
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There's no need to stand on ceremony with old friends.
Het is niet nodig om formeel te doen met oude vrienden.