make a nuisance of oneself . make a nuisance of oneself {v. phr.} To constantly bother others. The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around the swimming pool. Categories: add yours bother {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry