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Meaning of the word "make a fool of" in English

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make a fool of

US /meɪk ə fuːl ʌv/
UK /meɪk ə fuːl ʌv/
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Idiom

1.

to make someone or yourself seem silly or ridiculous

Example:
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He tried to make a fool of me in front of everyone.
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Don't make a fool of yourself by arguing with him.
Synonym:
ridiculemockhumiliateembarrassderide
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