◊ In British English, the phrase airs and graces describes an overly superior or proud way of behaving.自以为是；傲慢无礼
She's very rich, but she doesn't give herself any airs and graces. = She doesn't have any airs and graces. = She doesn't put on any airs and graces.她很富有，但是她一点也不傲慢。