Create a scene Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To behave in a loud or dramatic way in public, usually because you are upset, so that others notice and pay attention.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often slightly disapproving. Used to criticize someone for overreacting or making a problem public. Common collocations: 'Don't create a scene', 'She created a scene at the restaurant'. Not about acting, but about dramatic real-life behavior.
Example Sentences
Please don't create a scene in front of everyone.
basic
He created a scene at the party when he spilled his drink.
basic
She doesn't like it when people create a scene in public.
basic
There's no need to create a scene over something so small.
natural
I get embarrassed when my parents create a scene in restaurants.
natural
If you keep creating a scene, they won't let us back in.
natural