make a scene

make a scene
make a scene & create a scene
Fig. to make a public display or disturbance. •

When John found a fly in his drink, he started to create a scene.

Oh, John, please don't make a scene. Just forget about it.

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{v. phr.} To act hysterically; attract unfavorable attention. * /I didn't want Kate to make a scene in front of all of those people, so I gave her the money she wanted./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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