Make like Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To pretend to be or do something, especially by imitating someone or acting as if something is true when it is not.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and slightly playful; 'make like' usually appears as 'make like someone/something' (e.g., 'make like a tree and leave'). Sometimes used humorously or when someone mimics or pretends. Not for formal writing.
Spanish: hacer como si - simularPortuguese (BR): fingir - fazer de conta (expressão) - simularPortuguese (PT): fingir - fazer de conta (expressão) - simularChinese (Simplified): 假装 - 装作Chinese (Traditional): 假裝 - 裝作Hindi: जैसा करना - बहाना करनाArabic: يتظاهر بأن - تصرف وكأنهBengali: ভান করা - অভিনয় করাRussian: притворяться - делать видJapanese: ふりをする - 真似をするVietnamese: giả vờ - làm nhưKorean: 인 척하다 - 흉내 내다Turkish: mış gibi yapmak - taklidini yapmakUrdu: ظاہر کرنا - جیسا بنناIndonesian: berpura-pura - meniru
Example Sentences
He tried to make like he was asleep when his mom entered the room.
basic
The kids make like superheroes when they play.
basic
Don’t make like you didn’t eat the cake!
basic
Let’s make like we’re rich and order the most expensive thing on the menu.
natural
He always makes like he understands everything, but really he’s lost.
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Time to make like a tree and leave!
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