I will stand on my dignity to the very end.
•She stood on her dignity and ignored all the nonsense going on around her.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
stand on one's dignity — ► stand on one s dignity insist on being treated with respect. Main Entry: ↑dignity … English terms dictionary
stand on one's dignity — To assume a manner that asserts a claim to be treated with respect • • • Main Entry: ↑dignity * * * insist on being treated with due respect … Useful english dictionary
To stand upon one's dignity — Dignity Dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Dignities}. [OE. dignete, dignite, OF. dignet[ e], dignit[ e], F. dignit[ e], fr. L. dignitas, from dignus worthy. See {Dainty}, {Deign}.] 1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stand on one's dignity — insist on being treated with due respect. → dignity … English new terms dictionary
Stand on one's dig — claim respect for (one s rights, dignity, etc.) … Dictionary of Australian slang
stand on one's dig — Australian Slang claim respect for (one s rights, dignity, etc.) … English dialects glossary
Dignity — Dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Dignities}. [OE. dignete, dignite, OF. dignet[ e], dignit[ e], F. dignit[ e], fr. L. dignitas, from dignus worthy. See {Dainty}, {Deign}.] 1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dignity — ► NOUN (pl. dignities) 1) the state or quality of being worthy of respect. 2) a composed or serious manner. 3) a sense of pride in oneself. ● stand on one s dignity Cf. ↑stand on one s dignity … English terms dictionary
stand — v. & n. v. (past and past part. stood) 1 intr. have or take or maintain an upright position, esp. on the feet or a base. 2 intr. be situated or located (here once stood a village). 3 intr. be of a specified height (stands six foot three). 4 intr … Useful english dictionary
dignity — /ˈdɪgnəti / (say dignuhtee) noun (plural dignities) 1. nobility of manner or style; stateliness; gravity. 2. nobleness or elevation of mind; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 3. honourable place; elevated rank. 4. degree of excellence, either in …
dignity — n. (pl. ies) 1 a composed and serious manner or style. 2 the state of being worthy of honour or respect. 3 worthiness, excellence (the dignity of work). 4 a high or honourable rank or position. 5 high regard or estimation. Phrases and idioms:… … Useful english dictionary
