create a scene

create a scene

To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert created a scene in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television. My parents always create a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

create/make a ˈscene

complain noisily, behave badly, etc. especially in a public place: Please don’t create a scene in public.
See also: create, make, scene
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • create/make a scene
  • make a scene
  • cause a scene
  • make an uproar
  • flutter the dovecote
  • flutter the dovecotes
  • a flutter in the dovecote
  • dovecote
  • flutter
  • to wake the dead, loud enough