| 词组 | make an exhibition of oneself |
| 释义 | Idiom make an exhibition of oneself Theme: OSTENTATION to embarrass oneself by showing off or doing something daring in public. (Sometimes under the influence of alcohol.)You can be certain that Joan will have too much to drink and make an exhibition of herself.Sit down and be quiet. Stop making an exhibition of yourself. 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. make an exhibition of oneselfShow 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). |
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