stoop to

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Although it may seem naïve, on the surface, to stoop to such mundanity — a variation on our era’s “go outside and touch grass” naturalism — Styles may be genuinely onto something.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level,” Michelle said.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2024

Um, it might be the last debate before the Iowa caucuses — it is worth your time, even if you just stoop to name-calling like, “begone you sniveling weasel.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

"I never had to stoop to that in my life," she wrote in her autobiography.

From BBC • May 24, 2023

I don’t say anything to him while Charlise stands up from the stoop to let Colin pass.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi