make a scene
Example Sentences
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“People just got tired of being locked up and now they are using any excuse so they can get out and make a scene.”
From Washington Post
On the scale of Terrible Exes, this move ranks right above saying, “It’s me, not you,” in a public place to ensure the dumpee doesn’t make a scene.
From Washington Post
"Why has the work stopped?! You're wasting valuable time," shouts Mr Farati, as an official begs him not to make a scene.
From BBC
I didn’t want to make a scene and embarrass her.
From Washington Post
It will be your parents who will ruin it if they choose to make a scene.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
