Make a fool of somebody

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To cause someone to look foolish or stupid.

He tried to make a fool of me by asking me impossible questions.
Visual representation of "make a fool of somebody" - To cause someone to look foolish or stupid

Often appears as...

  • make a fool of oneself
  • make a fool of me
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Social Context

Used when someone does something to make another person seem silly, often in front of others.

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At the party, Jake played a trick to make a fool of his friend in front of everyone.
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Not Literal

It doesn't mean the person is actually foolish, but that they were made to look that way.

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The comedian's impression was so convincing; it really made a fool of the celebrity.
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Self-Deprecation

People can use the phrase to humorously criticize their own actions.

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I locked my keys in the car and made a fool of myself.
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