exhibition

make an exhibition of (oneself)

To do something that makes one the center of attention, and perhaps makes one look foolish. Please try not to make an exhibition of yourself at the gala. Just read your prepared lines. Vicky is always making an exhibition of herself in the cafeteria by singing along to whatever is playing in her headphones.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make an exhibition of

oneself to show off; to try to get a lot of attention for oneself. She is not just dancing, she is making an exhibition of herself. Whenever Rudy drinks, he makes an exhibition of himself.
See also: exhibition, make, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

make an exhibition of oneself

Show off or otherwise embarrass oneself in public, as in When Mike has too much to drink he's apt to make an exhibition of himself. The first recorded use of this term was in Charles Dickens's A Child's History of England (1853).
See also: exhibition, make, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

make an exhibition of yourself

behave in a very foolish or ill-judged way in public.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

make an exhiˈbition of yourself

(disapproving) behave in a stupid or an embarrassing way that makes people notice you: She got angry and made a real exhibition of herself at the party.
See also: exhibition, make, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • make an exhibition of
  • make an exhibition of (oneself)
  • make an exhibition of oneself
  • make an exhibition of yourself
  • no pressure
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
  • add fuel to the fire/flames, to
  • difference
  • make one's mouth water, to
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Real estate expo to begin today
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