make a mockery of
The phrase "make a mockery of" is used to describe actions that ridicule or devalue something, often highlighting its flaws or inadequacies.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To treat something with ridicule, making it appear foolish or worthless.
Example
- His behavior made a mockery of the team's hard work.
- They made a mockery of the ceremony with their jokes.
B2General
(informal)To easily defeat someone or something, showing it to be inadequate.
Example
- The champion made a mockery of his opponent in the first round.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make a mockery of":
laugh attake the pissmake little ofmake mincemeat out ofmake nothing ofplay the fooltrifle withmake short work ofput to shamejoke around