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airs and graces

A pretentious manner. She's always putting on airs and graces because she wants to impress other people. There's no need to put on airs and graces with me. I knew you long before you ever became successful.

See also: air, and, grace

airs and graces

false ways of behaving that are intended to make other people feel that you are important and belong to a high social class The other children started calling her 'princess' because of her airs and graces. It's no good putting on airs and graces with me. I knew you when you were working in a shop! Look at you giving yourself airs and graces - think you're better than us, do you?

See also: air, and, grace