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make a fool of
alt. To cause (someone) to seem foolish. vb. To cause (someone) to seem foolish.
Usage examples of "make a fool of".
If he will go trying to make a fool of justice, not owning up to the murder, he may wish that he had!
Much as he wished to have his vengeance, he feared he would only make a fool of himself and shame his people.
They were heavy, Bram knew that much, and he prayed to the Stone Gods that he wouldnt make a fool of himself by dropping them.
More likely nothing at all would happen and he was going to make a fool of himself.
If you/ make a fool of yourself, no one will mind and you won’.
A native of the edge countries can make a fool of even the wisest outlander.