stoop to

stoop to (something)

To do something below a certain standard of dignity, principles, or integrity. Don't stoop to his level. Just ignore him. I can't believe he would stoop to spreading gossip like that. I lost faith in the news site when they stooped to posting vacuous, clickbait-driven trash articles.

stoop to

Condescend to something beneath one's dignity, as in She wouldn't stoop to listening to that obnoxious gossip. [Second half of 1500s]

stoop to

To do something degrading or reprehensible to achieve one's ends: It's a shame that the museum has to stoop to cheap gimmicks in order to attract visitors.

See also: stoop

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

stoop to (something)
stoop to doing
stoop over
upon my word
(upon) my word
my word!
stoop
heavy heart, a
stoop down
don't sleep on (someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

Is there no depth Cameron and his cronies will not stoop to in their attempts to scare the voters of this country into voting to remain in the EU.

Bank governor a puppet of PM

That bare form could be quite useful, given that Stoop To Conquer was formerly a decent staying handicapper on the Flat and he was well fancied to make a winning hurdle debut at Ludlow.

Trading Post: Bank on Flat speed of improving Bagan

A strong breeze helped give Doncaster the early play but Lions broke from a scrum, Jon Boden putting in Sam Stoop to make it 5-0 on six minutes.

RUGBY: BROWN SEALS LIONS GLORY; DONCASTER 24 RUGBY LIONS 28

England's coach Stuart Lancaster was among the sold-out crowd at The Stoop to cast an eye over Harlequins' exciting youngsters.

Quins overpowered by the French aces

'Stoop To Conquer will act on the ground and stays well.

Candy looking for decent pace for Irish Blade

But organised racism is one of the most shameful activities a community member can stoop to.

Feelings run high over racism

词组	stoop to
释义	stoop to stoop to (something) To do something below a certain standard of dignity, principles, or integrity. Don't stoop to his level. Just ignore him. I can't believe he would stoop to spreading gossip like that. I lost faith in the news site when they stooped to posting vacuous, clickbait-driven trash articles. See also: stoop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stoop to Condescend to something beneath one's dignity, as in She wouldn't stoop to listening to that obnoxious gossip. [Second half of 1500s] See also: stoop The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. stoop to v. To do something degrading or reprehensible to achieve one's ends: It's a shame that the museum has to stoop to cheap gimmicks in order to attract visitors. See also: stoop The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: stoop to (something) stoop to doing stoop over upon my word (upon) my word my word! stoop heavy heart, a stoop down don't sleep on (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Is there no depth Cameron and his cronies will not stoop to in their attempts to scare the voters of this country into voting to remain in the EU. Bank governor a puppet of PM That bare form could be quite useful, given that Stoop To Conquer was formerly a decent staying handicapper on the Flat and he was well fancied to make a winning hurdle debut at Ludlow. Trading Post: Bank on Flat speed of improving Bagan A strong breeze helped give Doncaster the early play but Lions broke from a scrum, Jon Boden putting in Sam Stoop to make it 5-0 on six minutes. RUGBY: BROWN SEALS LIONS GLORY; DONCASTER 24 RUGBY LIONS 28 England's coach Stuart Lancaster was among the sold-out crowd at The Stoop to cast an eye over Harlequins' exciting youngsters. Quins overpowered by the French aces 'Stoop To Conquer will act on the ground and stays well. Candy looking for decent pace for Irish Blade But organised racism is one of the most shameful activities a community member can stoop to. Feelings run high over racism
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