Definition
To cause (someone) to appear foolish.
In Context
- "I ſee their knauery; this is to make an aſſe of me, / to fright me if they could; […]"
- "I had sprung to my feet. I was speaking, and yet I had prepared no words. Tarp Henry, my companion, was plucking at my skirts and I heard him whispering, "Sit down, Malone! Don't make a public ass of yourself.""
- "O5-8 does an impressive job of controlling himself, keeping his attention focused on Marion. Clay doesn't fare so well, and quickly sweeps the whole room, even checking behind his back. Making an ass of himself, essentially. He finds nothing. He looks baffled."
Also Said As
- make a fool of
- make a fool out of
- make a monkey of
- make a monkey out of