make an exhibition of oneself

Definisi & Makna dari "[make] an exhibition of {oneself}

to make an exhibition of oneself

to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

What is the origin of the idiom "make an exhibition of oneself" and when to use it?

The idiom "make an exhibition of oneself" originated in the early 19th century and refers to behaving in a way that draws excessive or inappropriate attention to oneself, often with the intention of impressing others or seeking approval. The word "exhibition" in this context refers to a public display or demonstration, such as a performance or show. The idiom can be used to describe a wide range of behaviors, from showing off to acting inappropriately or embarrassingly in public. It is often used in a negative sense to criticize someone for being attention-seeking or lacking in self-awareness.

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She always makes an exhibition of herself by singing loudly in the office.

He is making an exhibition of himself by arguing loudly with his friend in the restaurant.

If you keep shouting and making a scene, you'll make an exhibition of yourself and embarrass us all.

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Definisi & Makna dari "[make] an exhibition of {oneself}

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