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!
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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