Make a monkey out of Meaning in English
expression
释义
To make someone look foolish or ridiculous, often by tricking them or exposing their mistakes in front of others.
用法与细微差别
Informal, somewhat humorous. Used when someone is made to appear silly, foolish, or the target of a joke, especially in public. Not about literal monkeys. Commonly followed by 'me', 'him', 'her', etc. Example: 'Don't make a monkey out of me!'
例句
Don't make a monkey out of me in front of my friends.
basic
He tried to make a monkey out of his brother with a silly prank.
basic
The kids laughed when Tom made a monkey out of himself.
basic
They set up the surprise just to make a monkey out of Jake at the party.
natural
If you forget your speech, you'll make a monkey out of yourself on stage.
natural
She's always afraid someone will make a monkey out of her during meetings.
natural