Thought that 'airs and graces' had something to do with coquettish behavour?

[Elga]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #409 "Air Idioms", question 1

Don't worry about her, she always gives herself airs and graces -- means: ..........

(a) She always walks like that
(b) She always moves around like a cloud
(c) She always thinks she's very important
(d) She always gives herself plenty of time

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #409 "Air Idioms", answer 1

Don't worry about her, she always gives herself airs and graces -- means: She always thinks she's very important.

Correct answer: (c) She always thinks she's very important
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Thought that 'airs and graces' had something to do with coquettish behavour. Right?

Elga

[Mister Micawber]

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Not exactly. 'Airs and graces' are affected manners, put on to impress others.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber