cause a scene
Example Sentences
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Her now-former husband said he had witnessed it but did not confront Mr. Cohen because he did not want to cause a scene.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2023
A coffee shop or dim sum restaurant, however, is probably not the appropriate place to scream, freak out, ugly cry and cause a scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
She asked him to restrain himself because she didn't want to cause a scene.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2022
Main character though Meilin may be, Oh frequently luxuriates in the spotlight with a performance that will alarm anyone who’s ever wanted to vanish while watching their parents cause a scene in public.
From The Verge ● Mar. 7, 2022
At this rate, somebody’s gonna cause a scene.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
