Make a joke of something

Pro Tip 1/3

Conversational 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 2/3

Not 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 3/3

Self-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!