[make] a fool (out|) of {oneself}
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to embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous
- She made a fool of herself by tripping and spilling her drink at the party.
- Don't sing karaoke if you're not confident; you might make a fool out of yourself.
- John made a fool of himself by attempting to impress everyone with his non-existent dance skills.
- I didn't want to make a fool of myself during the presentation, so I practiced my speech thoroughly.
- After a few too many drinks, he often ends up making a fool out of himself at social gatherings.
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