to make a fool (out) of oneself
to make a fool (out) of oneself
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to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous
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I did n't want to make a fool of myself during the presentation, so I practiced my speech thoroughly.
to make a fool (out) of somebody
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to do something to make someone appear silly or foolish
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The comedian excelled at making fun of celebrities without actually making a fool of them.
