create a scene
create a scene
To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert created a scene in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television. My parents always create a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
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create/make a ˈscene
complain noisily, behave badly, etc. especially in a public place: Please don’t create a scene in public.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017