English Explanatory Dictionary

make a monkey out of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause a person, group, or action to appear foolish or inferior; to subject someone or something to ridicule.

Pronunciation

En-au-make a monkey out of.ogg

Word forms

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