When John found a fly in his drink, he started to create a scene.Oh, John, please don't make a scene. Just forget about it.
create a scene
To create a loud, typically angry disturbance or display in public, such that it draws attention to those involved. Robert created a scene in the store when they refused to refund him for the broken television.My parents always create a scene with their fighting wherever we go.
create/make a ˈscene
complain noisily, behave badly, etc. especially in a public place: Please don’t create a scene in public.