What is another word for chewed up the scenery?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃjˈuːd ˌʌp ðə sˈiːnəɹi] (IPA) 
The phrase "chewed up the scenery" usually means an actor who overacted his or her performance. If you are looking for synonyms for this phrase, you may consider some of the following expressions: hammed it up, overplayed, exaggerated, overemphasized, over-dramatized, showboated, over-performed, histrionic, melodramatic, or theatrical. All of these words convey the same message of an actor who is trying too hard to capture the audience's attention. While some may view this type of acting as amusing or entertaining, others may find it off-putting or distracting. In any case, these synonyms offer a range of ways to describe over-the-top acting.
