make a fool out of

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Verb

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make a fool out of (third-person singular simple present makes a fool out of, present participle making a fool out of, simple past and past participle made a fool out of)

  1. (transitive) Alternative form of make a fool of
    • 2006, Zutons (lyrics and music), “Valerie”:
      Cos since I've come home, well my body's been a mess
      And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you dress
      Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me?
      Why won't you come on over Valerie?