make little of
The phrase "make little of" often means to treat something as less important or significant than it is.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To treat something or someone as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
- He made little of his achievements, even though they were impressive.
- Don't make little of her efforts; she worked very hard.
B2General
(common)To accomplish something easily.
Example
- She made little of the task, finishing it in no time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make little of":
think little ofmake nothing ofmake a mockery ofthink much oftrifle withmake mincemeat out ofmake short work ofmake something ofmake muchlook down on