To make a dramatic fuss, often threatening self-harm, usually to express extreme distress, anger, or to manipulate others.
她因为和朋友闹了点矛盾，竟然在家觅死寻活，让父母非常头疼。
She made a dramatic fuss at home, threatening to end her life over a minor disagreement with a friend, which caused her parents a great deal of trouble.
Next Idiom