Multiple choice

Directions: Select the right meaning of the underlined word.

While attending a rave party, he told me not to stand on ceremony.

  1. be aggressive

  2. be formal

  3. be rude

  4. be outstand

  5. be pamper
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Stand on ceremony' means to strictly follow formal rules or etiquette. When someone says 'don't stand on ceremony,' they're telling you to be informal and casual, not to worry about formalities. The phrase suggests avoiding rigid formality.

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