Make a joke of something

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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.
Visual representation of "make a joke of something" - To make light of, trivialize or not take something seriously

Often appears as...

  • make a joke of oneself
  • make a joke of a situation
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Conversational Tone

Used casually among friends or in informal situations; may not be appropriate in serious contexts.

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When he lost the game, Rob just made a joke of it to ease the tension.
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Not Dismissive

Be careful not to offend by belittling important issues when using this phrase.

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I didn't mean to make a joke of your concerns; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
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Self-Deprecation

Sometimes used to humorously acknowledge one's own shortcomings or errors.

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I'm making a joke of myself today with all these clumsy mistakes!
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