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.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a spectacle of oneself" and when to use it?

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to [make] a spectacle of {oneself}

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Definitie en betekenis van "make a spectacle of oneself"in het Engels

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