foolnoun(PERSON)
make a fool of yourself
phrase
B2
to do something that makes other people think you are silly or not to be respected: 出丑，出洋相
I got a little drunk and made a fool of myself.我有点儿喝醉了，出了洋相。
Come on, Pete, get a grip. Don't make a fool of yourself.
I don't think he minds making a fool of himself. He's always been a joker.
I was worried I might make a fool of myself in front of all my friends.
She was afraid of making a fool of herself on the dance floor.
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