Make (a) mock of (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make (a) mock of (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-19 10:04

Meaning of Make (a) mock of (someone or something)

Synonyms:

make fun of somebody/something

Make (a) mock of (someone or something) verb phrase

To mock or ridicule someone or something

Peter was angry because Mark made a mock of him.

You should never make mock of poor people who are very easily hurt.

Don't make a mock of his new hair any more.

Other phrases about:

Joshing me
be joking with you in a humorous way
pull (one's) chain

To tease someone. 

a good time was had by all

Everyone had a good time.

give someone grief

1. To laugh at or criticize someone.

2. Be a bother to someone.

off the chain

Exceptionally good, fun, or exciting.
 

Grammar and Usage of Make (a) mock of (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to make (a) mock of (someone or something)
  • makes (a) mock of (someone or something)
  • making (a) mock of (someone or something)
  • made (a) mock of (someone or something)

The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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