make an exhibition of oneself: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To behave in a way that attracts attention by appearing foolish, embarrassing, or undignified; to make oneself a spectacle.

  Examples

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  • At the family reunion, Jack really made an exhibition of himself by singing loudly off-key.

    At the family reunion, Jack behaved foolishly by singing loudly off-key.

  • She tends to make an exhibition of herself whenever she drinks too much at parties.

    She behaves in an embarrassing way whenever she drinks too much at parties.

  • Nobody wanted to make an exhibition of themselves during the serious ceremony, so everyone remained quiet.

    Nobody wanted to behave foolishly during the serious ceremony, so everyone remained quiet.