stand on your dignity
idiomPart ofdignity
stand on your dignity — idiom
1. To insist on being treated with the full respect that you believe your position
1.idiom
Definition
To insist on being treated with the full respect that you believe your position or worth deserves, often in a way that seems strict or proud.
Example
The old professor stood on his dignity and refused to speak to anyone below his rank.
Élise stood on her dignity and demanded a formal apology from the committee.