stand upon one's dignity

Verb

dated

(dated) To have or affect a high notion of one's own rank, privilege, or character.

Japanese Meaning

自分の地位や特権、品性の高さを持っているかのように振る舞う（古風な表現） / 自己の高い尊厳や身分を誇示する

To stand upon one's dignity over a trivial slight is to risk losing the affection of those around you.

ささいな侮辱で自分の身分や自尊心にこだわると、周囲の人々の好意を失いかねない。

Sense（1）

(dated) To have or affect a high notion of one's own rank, privilege, or character.

stands upon one's dignity

（ present singular third-person ）

standing upon one's dignity

（ participle present ）

stood upon one's dignity

（ participle past ）

stood upon one's dignity

（ past ）