make a scene
Example Sentences
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You can make a scene and say “Get out, I won’t talk to you,” which makes you look crazy, or talk to them like they’re normal.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025
"He's populist. He's theatrical. He knows how to make a scene."
From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2022
I thought it was so disrespectful that he took it upon himself to be like, “OK, I’m out the door, one last hoorah, let me make a scene of myself.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
The sasquatch mascot for local meat snacks retailer Jack Link’s sat down to make a scene for the crowd.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
She shifted in her seat, uncomfortable, but obviously not wanting to make a scene.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
