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Make a spectacle of yourself

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Public Attention

The phrase often implies drawing unwanted public attention through behavior.

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When he started arguing with the waiter, he really made a spectacle of himself.
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Negative Impression

Using this phrase suggests the person's actions leave a negative impression on others.

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She made a spectacle of herself at the reunion by bragging non-stop.
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Social Events

It's often used to describe behavior at social events where norms are expected.

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Everyone was dancing normally, but Mark made a spectacle of himself by doing the worm.
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