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Definition |
drawing attention to oneself, in a way that is dramatic |
Examples |
1) Susan made a scene at the market
when what she wanted was not available. 2) When the restaurant got her
order wrong, she couldn't help but make a scene
and demand a refund. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the early 20th
century and comes from the sense of "scene" as a public display or
disturbance. |
Synonyms |
act out, kick up a fuss, cause a
commotion. |
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