Make a spectacle of yourself

verb phrase

To behave in an extreme or attention-seeking way that embarrasses others or makes you look ridiculous.

At the party, John drank too much and made a spectacle of himself by singing loudly and off-key.
Visual representation of "make a spectacle of yourself" - To behave in an extreme or attention-seeking way that embarrasses others or makes you look ridiculous.

Often appears as...

  • don't make a spectacle of yourself
  • made quite a spectacle of herself

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To behave in an extreme or attention-seeking way that embarrasses others or makes you look ridiculous.

At the party, John drank too much and made a spectacle of himself by singing loudly and off-key.
Visual representation of "make a spectacle of yourself" - To behave in an extreme or attention-seeking way that embarrasses others or makes you look ridiculous.

Often appears as...

  • don't make a spectacle of yourself
  • made quite a spectacle of herself

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "make a spectacle of yourself"
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Public Attention

The phrase often implies drawing unwanted public attention through behavior.

Illustration for Public Attention
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.

Illustration for Negative Impression
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.

Illustration for Social Events
Everyone was dancing normally, but Mark made a spectacle of himself by doing the worm.
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Public Attention

The phrase often implies drawing unwanted public attention through behavior.

Illustration for Public Attention
When he started arguing with the waiter, he really made a spectacle of himself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Impression

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

Illustration for Negative Impression
She made a spectacle of herself at the reunion by bragging non-stop.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Events

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

Illustration for Social Events
Everyone was dancing normally, but Mark made a spectacle of himself by doing the worm.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Public Attention

The phrase often implies drawing unwanted public attention through behavior.

Illustration for Public Attention
When he started arguing with the waiter, he really made a spectacle of himself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Impression

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

Illustration for Negative Impression
She made a spectacle of herself at the reunion by bragging non-stop.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Social Events

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

Illustration for Social Events
Everyone was dancing normally, but Mark made a spectacle of himself by doing the worm.
Visual representation of the word "Make a spectacle of yourself"

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