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making an exhibition of oneself

making an exhibition of oneself is the present participle and gerund of make an exhibition of oneself.

Meaning of make an exhibition of oneself

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)

  1. (UK, idiomatic) To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.
    • He tends to make an exhibition of himself at parties, trying to draw attention.
    Synonyms:
    make a fool of oneself, make a spectacle of oneself

Questions about making an exhibition of oneself

What is making an exhibition of oneself the present participle and gerund of?
Making an exhibition of oneself is the present participle and gerund of make an exhibition of oneself.

Words near making an exhibition of oneself in the dictionary

  1. making an effort
  2. making an entrance
  3. making an errand
  4. making an example of
  5. making an exception
  6. making an exhibition of oneself
  7. making an honest woman
  8. making an impression
  9. making an offer
  10. making as if
  11. making away

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