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make a mockery of
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make a mockery of something
to make a deliberate parody or a poor imitation of something. What a mess. You made a mockery of the task. You have made a mockery of my position!
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make a mockery of something
to make something seem stupid or without value The fact that he sent his children to private school makes a mockery of his socialist principles.
See also: make

make a mockery of something
to make something seem stupid or without value The film makes a mockery of a serious illness. Spending in the last election made a mockery of campaign finance laws.
See also: make


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