B1idiomemotionsIELTS-friendly
make a scene
USUK
to argue or show strong feelings loudly in a public place
Always 'make', not 'do' or 'create'. It is disapproving: the person is causing embarrassment.
In context
When the waiter brought the wrong dish, my uncle made a scene in front of everyone.
Please don't make a scene; we can talk about it at home.
More idioms about emotions
- a bitter pill to swallowan unpleasant fact or situation that is hard to accept
- a bundle of nervesvery nervous and worried
- a chip on your shouldera lasting anger because you feel you were treated unfairly in the past
- a knot in your stomacha tight, sick feeling in your body caused by worry or fear
- a lump in your throata tight feeling in your throat because you are so moved that you might cry