Wiktionary
stand on ceremony
vb. (context idiomatic English) To act in a formal, ceremonious or overly polite manner.
Usage examples of "stand on ceremony".
Grandfather of my heart, you are hurt, and I am not one to stand on ceremony.
Grandfather of my heart, you are hurt, and I amnot one to stand on ceremony.
In her agitation she did not stand on ceremony, but jumped down and ran to the entrance of the tent.
If he wants to talk to someone badly enough, he doesn't stand on ceremony.