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make the scene

Idioms  

  1. Put in an appearance, take part in an event, as in I'll miss most of the party, but I hope to make the scene before midnight. This expression employs scene in the sense of “a place where an action occurs.” [Slang; mid-1900s]

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"We're not just props that eat, we are people who are actually there and make the scene worthwhile," said the event's founder, Vincent Amaya.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The unusual format and nearly life-size figures make the scene seem almost to occupy the viewer’s own space, a surprising and affecting result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Musk has mused before about eliminating the site’s blocking feature, and that could make the scene under existing tweets so much messier.

From Slate • May 7, 2024

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended to help make the scene safe, and Queens Road was closed at the junction with Duchess Road for a time but has since reopened.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2022

His very presence in the procession was enough to make the scene seem surreal.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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