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chew the scenery 

In the acting profession, to over-act, ham it up
Instead of chewing the scenery as he has in other films, the actor delivered a subtle performance.
chew the scenery by Barb July 30, 2003

chewing the scenery 

In reference to actors (William Shatner comes immediately to mind) chewing the scenery means overacting or over-emoting.
His expression of being shocked by the murder was so great he was chewing the scenery.
chewing the scenery by Urban Nate December 3, 2009

ambulatory scenery 

An oblique reference to one or more attractive individuals. A socially acceptable way of publicly referring to hotties.
Around the office water cooler: "The ambulatory scenery at the club was amazing, last night."
ambulatory scenery by scotte61 December 20, 2007

chewing scenery 

To overact, particularly in film and television.
William Shatner chews mad amounts of scenery as a part of his daily breakfast routine.
chewing scenery by Damn Hooligan September 18, 2003

scenery of speech 

The words one uses in their day to day life.
Harry: "I feel some people really limit themselves by not being creative and making up new words."
Tom: "yes, their scenery of speech is not very interesting, thus making them a lot less fun to be around. It is truely sad."

When someone is telling you the long version of a story they are "taking the scenic route to get to their point".

chewing the scenery 

To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing.
Actors like Johnny Depp, William Shatner, and Tim Curry are well know for chewing the scenery.
chewing the scenery by 2tmfp9 July 10, 2011