Phrases with «to chew the scenery»

"To chew the scenery" means to overact or perform in an exaggerated and melodramatic way. Full definition

There's a soft and sweet quality to her tone when she needs it without completely chewing the scenery like a standard spy villain. (paulstriptothemovies.com)
But the great cast chews the scenery while it can. (combustiblecelluloid.com)
They're forced to chew scenery because there is nothing else to feast on. (lightviews.com)
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