create make a scene 成语
behind the scenes
out of sight, unnoticed, unsung hero This organization has many people who work behind the scenes helping us to succeed.
make a scene
complain too loud, kick up a fuss If she doesn't let Denis ride in the shopping cart, he makes a scene.
make the scene
be present, go to a certain place or event He decided to make the scene and go to the disco for the evening.
behind the scenes/curtain
out of sight;secretly在幕后;秘密地
The treaty was signed behind the scenes.这项协议是秘密签订的。
The real work of the conference is being done behind the curtain.这次会议的实际工作正在幕后进行。
come on the scene
Idiom(s): come on the scene AND arrive on the scene
Theme: ARRIVAL
to appear in a certain area or place. (Used in particular in police reports or dramatizations of police reports.)
• What time did the picnickers come on the scene?
• The witness arrived on the scene at about 7:13 P.M.
create a scene
Idiom(s): make a scene AND create a scene
Theme: OSTENTATION
to make a public display or disturbance.
• When John found a fly in his drink, he started to create a scene.
• Oh, John, please don't make a scene. Just forget about it.
arrive on the scene
Idiom(s): come on the scene AND arrive on the scene
Theme: ARRIVAL
to appear in a certain area or place. (Used in particular in police reports or dramatizations of police reports.)
• What time did the picnickers come on the scene?
• The witness arrived on the scene at about 7:13 P.M.
behind the scenes|behind|scene|scenes
adv. phr. Out of sight; unknown to most people; privately. Much of the banquet committee s work was done behind the scenes. John was president of the club, but behind the scenes Lee told him what to do.
chew the scenery|chew|scenery
v. phr., slang To act overemotionally in a situation where it is inappropriate; to engage in histrionics. I don't know if Joe was sincere about our house, but he sure chewed up the scenery!
make a scene|make|scene
v. phr. To act hysterically; attract unfavorable attention. I didn't want Kate to make a scene in front of all of those people, so I gave her the money she wanted.