make a spectacle of oneself: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  USUKglobalinformalpejorative
  • To behave in a way that draws public attention, typically in an embarrassing, outrageous, or undignified manner.

  Examples

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  • During the meeting, Janet made a spectacle of herself by loudly arguing over trivial points.

    Durante la reunión, Janet se hizo el ridículo al discutir en voz alta sobre puntos triviales.

  • He tends to make a spectacle of himself whenever he drinks too much at social events.

    Él tiende a hacerse un espectáculo cuando bebe demasiado en eventos sociales.

  • Nobody wants to make a spectacle of themselves on their first day at work, so she stayed quiet.

    Nadie quiere hacerse un espectáculo en su primer día de trabajo, así que ella se mantuvo callada.

• 2.

  USUKglobalneutralinformal
  • To create a conspicuous or dramatic public display deliberately, whether for entertainment, protest, or effect.

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  • The protesters made a spectacle of themselves by staging a dramatic sit-in at the city hall.

    Los manifestantes se hicieron notar al organizar una sentada dramática en el ayuntamiento.

  • For his birthday, Mike made a spectacle of himself by performing a flash mob in the park.

    Para su cumpleaños, Mike se hizo notar actuando en un flash mob en el parque.

  • The artist made a spectacle of herself at the gallery opening to draw attention to her new work.

    La artista se hizo notar en la inauguración de la galería para atraer atención a su nueva obra.