Meaning of the word "make a monkey out of" in English
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make a monkey out of
US /meɪk ə ˈmʌŋ.ki aʊt ʌv/
UK /meɪk ə ˈmʌŋ.ki aʊt ʌv/
Idiom
1.
to make someone look foolish or ridiculous
Example:
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He tried to make a monkey out of me during the presentation, but I stood my ground.
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Don't let them make a monkey out of you with their silly tricks.
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