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stand on one's dignity
Verb
derogatory
empty-gloss
no-gloss
Japanese Meaning
自尊心を盾にして、自分を過大評価し、他人に対して偉そうに振る舞うこと(侮蔑的な意味合い) / 自分の尊厳を過剰に主張し、不当または高飛車な態度をとる行為(軽蔑を込めた表現)
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( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( participle past )
( past )
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stand on one's dignity
Even when it would be wiser to ask for help, one may stand on one's dignity and refuse to admit they can't do it alone.
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Even when it would be wiser to ask for help, one may stand on one's dignity and refuse to admit they can't do it alone.
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