ابحث
to make a spectacle of oneself
01
to behave in a very foolish and embarrassing way in the presence of others
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a spectacle of oneself" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "make a spectacle of oneself" can be traced back to the mid-19th century. The word "spectacle" refers to a visually striking or attention-grabbing event or performance. This expression emerged as a figurative expression to describe an individual's actions or behavior that attract public attention in a manner that is often seen as embarrassing or inappropriate. It is used in various contexts and occasions where someone wants to describe or criticize a person's attention-seeking or embarrassing behavior.
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I'm afraid she will make a spectacle of herself if she tries to sing in front of the entire audience.
They made a spectacle of themselves with their outrageous costumes at the costume party.
He is making a spectacle of himself by constantly bragging about his accomplishments.
The performer was making a spectacle of herself with her daring acrobatic stunts.
She always makes a spectacle of herself at parties, dancing on tables and singing loudly.
