Verb
make a fool of (third-person singular simple present makes a fool of, present participle making a fool of, simple past and past participle made a fool of)
(transitive) To cause (someone) to seem foolish.
Synonyms: make a monkey of, make a monkey out of
A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough. Bruce Lee
It takes courage to make a fool of yourself. Charlie Chaplin
Vote: the instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country. Ambrose Bierce
If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I'm not frightened by anyone's perception of me. Angelina Jolie
He that would make a fool of himself will find many to help him. American Proverb
He who would make a fool of himself will find many to like him. Danish Proverb