When Someone Is Grandstanding?

Grandstanding means behaving in a way that makes people pay attention to you instead of thinking about more important matters. [mainly US] Opponents of the measure say it's political grandstanding that could prove devastating to the economy.

What does it mean to say grandstanding?

verb (used without object), grand·stand·ed, grand·stand·ing. to conduct oneself or perform showily or ostentatiously in an attempt to impress onlookers: The senator doesn't hesitate to grandstand if it makes her point.

How do you use grandstanding in a sentence?

If he's just doing a lot of grandstanding or if he's playing someone's political game, that's another thing. The sort of grandstanding the Karna were putting on had to be played to an audience. You fellows better cut out the grandstanding and have a look west.