make an exhibition of oneself
make an exhibition of oneself verb: to embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.
Verb
make an exhibition of oneself (third-person singular simple present makes an exhibition of oneself, present participle making an exhibition of oneself, simple past and past participle made an exhibition of oneself)
- To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.
- He tends to make an exhibition of himself at parties, trying to draw attention.
- Stop making an exhibition of yourself and let others enjoy the moment.
- Synonyms:
- make a fool of oneself, make a spectacle of oneself
Synonyms of make an exhibition of oneself
- make a fool of oneself
- make a spectacle of oneself
Forms of make an exhibition of oneself
| third-person singular present | makes an exhibition of oneself |
|---|---|
| present participle | making an exhibition of oneself |
| past participle | made an exhibition of oneself |
| past | made an exhibition of oneself |
Questions about make an exhibition of oneself
- What does make an exhibition of oneself mean?
- Make an exhibition of oneself means to embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.
- What part of speech is make an exhibition of oneself?
- Make an exhibition of oneself is a verb.
- What is the past tense of make an exhibition of oneself?
- The past tense of make an exhibition of oneself is made an exhibition of oneself.
Words near make an exhibition of oneself in the dictionary
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