Make a joke of something
phrase
To make light of, trivialize or not take something seriously.
He always makes a joke of his responsibilities, that's why he can't finish his work on time.
Often appears as...
- make a joke of oneself
- make a joke of a situation
phrase
To turn something into a source of amusement or laughter.
I had a bad day at work, but I made a joke of it to keep my spirits up.
Often appears as...
- make a joke of a mistake
- make a joke of a fall
phrase
To make light of, trivialize or not take something seriously.
He always makes a joke of his responsibilities, that's why he can't finish his work on time.
Often appears as...
- make a joke of oneself
- make a joke of a situation
phrase
To turn something into a source of amusement or laughter.
I had a bad day at work, but I made a joke of it to keep my spirits up.
Often appears as...
- make a joke of a mistake
- make a joke of a fall
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Used casually among friends or in informal situations; may not be appropriate in serious contexts.
When he lost the game, Rob just made a joke of it to ease the tension.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Dismissive
Be careful not to offend by belittling important issues when using this phrase.
I didn't mean to make a joke of your concerns; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Deprecation
Sometimes used to humorously acknowledge one's own shortcomings or errors.
I'm making a joke of myself today with all these clumsy mistakes!
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Used casually among friends or in informal situations; may not be appropriate in serious contexts.
When he lost the game, Rob just made a joke of it to ease the tension.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Dismissive
Be careful not to offend by belittling important issues when using this phrase.
I didn't mean to make a joke of your concerns; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Deprecation
Sometimes used to humorously acknowledge one's own shortcomings or errors.
I'm making a joke of myself today with all these clumsy mistakes!
Pro Tip 1/3Conversational Tone
Used casually among friends or in informal situations; may not be appropriate in serious contexts.
When he lost the game, Rob just made a joke of it to ease the tension.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Dismissive
Be careful not to offend by belittling important issues when using this phrase.
I didn't mean to make a joke of your concerns; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Deprecation
Sometimes used to humorously acknowledge one's own shortcomings or errors.
I'm making a joke of myself today with all these clumsy mistakes!
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