to make light of something
Pronunciation
/mˌeɪk lˈaɪt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Визначення та значення слова «make light of something » англійською мовою

to make light of something
01

to treat something serious, difficult, or important as if it is not serious, often by joking about it or dismissing it 

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The students made light of the assignment and waited until the last night to start. 
to make little of something
Pronunciation
/mˌeɪk lˈɪɾəl ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
to make little of something
01

to consider something less important, serious, valuable, or impressive than it really is 

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He made little of his own achievements, even though he had worked very hard. 
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