chew the scenery

chew the 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!
Categories: {slang} {v. phr.}
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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