make a fool of
1. To cause (someone) to look ridiculous or stupid
2. To humiliate or dupe
3. To disappoint
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Main Entry: ↑fool
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make a fool of see under ↑fool1
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Main Entry: ↑make
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trick or deceive (someone) so that they look foolish
■ make a fool of oneself behave in an incompetent or inappropriate way that makes one appear foolish
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make a fool (out) of
: to cause (someone) to look stupid or foolish
She made a fool of me by insulting me in front of my friends.
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Main Entry: ↑fool
Useful english dictionary. 2012.