fare complimenti

== Italian == === Etymology === Literally, “to do compliments.” === Verb === fare complimenti Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fare,‎ i,‎ complimenti. to be overly formal or ceremonial; to stand on ceremony Synonyms: fare cerimonie, essere formale, essere cerimonioso (chiefly in the negative) to be hesitant or unassertive due to being shy or not wanting to inconvenience others; to hold back; to not want to step on someone's toes; to not come on strong Synonym: fare sconti