"Make a spectacle of" is a phrase that describes a situation where someone draws unnecessary attention to themselves, often in an embarrassing or inappropriate way. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including "make a show of," "put on a display," "show off," "act out," and "draw attention to oneself." Each of these phrases conveys the idea of someone trying to gain attention or make themselves the center of a situation, often to the detriment of those around them. While some of these synonyms may have slightly different connotations or contexts where they are most appropriate, they can all be used to describe someone who is making a spectacle of themselves.