Make out that Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
MAYK-owt-THAT, MAYK-owt-thut
mˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
MAYK-owt-THAT
Definition
To pretend something is true, or to try to make others believe something that may not be true.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and often suggests intentional exaggeration, dishonesty, or misrepresentation. Commonly followed by a clause, e.g., 'make out that he was sick.' Similar to 'pretend' or 'claim,' but with a sense of not telling the full truth.
Spanish: hacer ver que - fingir quePortuguese (BR): fingir que - dar a entender quePortuguese (PT): fingir que - dar a entender queChinese (Simplified): 假装...（情况） - 让人以为...Chinese (Traditional): 假裝...（情況） - 讓人以為...Hindi: ऐसा दिखाना कि - झूठ बोलना किArabic: يوهم أن - يدعي أنBengali: মনে করানো - ভান করাRussian: делать вид - притворяться - выставлятьJapanese: 〜ふりをする - 〜ように見せかけるVietnamese: giả vờ - làm ra vẻKorean: ~인 척하다 - ~라고 주장하다Turkish: öyleymiş gibi göstermek - numara yapmakUrdu: ایسا ظاہر کرنا - بہانہ بناناIndonesian: mengaku - berpura-pura
Example Sentences
He tried to make out that he didn't know anything.
basic
She made out that she was busy all day.
basic
Don't make out that it was my fault.
basic
He always tries to make out that he's smarter than everyone else.
natural
Stop making out that you weren't involved when I know you were.
natural
They're making out that the problem doesn't exist, but it's obvious to everyone.
natural