
Make a spectacle of yourself
Public Attention
The phrase often implies drawing unwanted public attention through behavior.
When he started arguing with the waiter, he really made a spectacle of himself.
Negative Impression
Using this phrase suggests the person's actions leave a negative impression on others.
She made a spectacle of herself at the reunion by bragging non-stop.
Social Events
It's often used to describe behavior at social events where norms are expected.
Everyone was dancing normally, but Mark made a spectacle of himself by doing the worm.