make a nuisance of oneself
To constantly bother others.
The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around the swimming pool.
make a pass at
make passes at
Make advances toward a member of the opposite sex (usually man to a woman) with the goal of seducing the person.
We've been dating for four weeks but Joe has never even made a pass at me.
make a pig of oneself
To overindulge; eat too much.
Mary said, "This dessert is so delicious that I am going to make a pig of myself and have some more."
make a play for
To try to get the interest or liking of; flirt with; attract.
Bob made a play for the pretty new girl.
John made a play for the other boys' votes for class president.
make a point
To try hard; make a special effort. Used with of and a verbal noun.
He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed.
He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party.
make a practice of
To make a habit of; do regularly.
Make a practice of being on time for work.
make a racket
To cause a lot of noisy disturbance.
I wish the kids playing in the street wouldn't make such a racket while I'm trying to take a nap.
make a scene
make a stir
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.