make like

verb2

1. •
   (US, informal) To behave as though.

   • Make like we're getting married and repeat after me, "2004 is the year I will moisturise daily". — 2004
2. •
   (US, informal) To behave in the manner of.

   • In his office is an eight-foot bull whip; Ed likes to snap it around and make like a slave-driver. — 1947