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making a show of oneself

making a show of oneself is the present participle and gerund of make a show of oneself.

Meaning of make a show of oneself

Verb

make a show of oneself (third-person singular simple present makes a show of oneself, present participle making a show of oneself, simple past and past participle made a show of oneself)

  1. (Ireland, idiomatic) To embarrass oneself or others in public.
    • Will you stop singing, please? You're making a show of yourself.

Questions about making a show of oneself

What is making a show of oneself the present participle and gerund of?
Making a show of oneself is the present participle and gerund of make a show of oneself.

Words near making a show of oneself in the dictionary

  1. making a play
  2. making a point
  3. making a production out of
  4. making a run for it
  5. making a scene
  6. making a show of oneself
  7. making a silk purse of a sow's ear
  8. making a spectacle of oneself
  9. making a splash
  10. making a stand
  11. making a statement

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