From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishairsairs[plural]PROUD a way of behaving that shows someone thinks they are more important than they really areput on airs/give yourself airs Trudy is always putting on airs. an actor with no airs and graces → air
Examples from the Corpus
airs and graces• He didn't have any airs and graces.• Bella never put on airs and graces, remaining a real Blackpool girl.• Worst of all, a maid with airs and graces. 