Sekirov Dictionary

make a monkey out of

verb1

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To cause a person, group, or action to appear foolish or inferior; to subject someone or something to ridicule.
- The rough old sealer swore some terrible oaths, protesting "that he would not make a monkey of himself, by appearing in this garb." — 1835

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