make game of
To ridicule; to make fun of.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is not nice to make game of your friends.”
“The older students often make game of the new kids, which makes everyone feel uncomfortable.”
“The cynical critic continued to make game of the author's earnest attempt at poetry, despite the audience's clear appreciation for the work.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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change the game
To revolutionize a field of endeavor.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
Last updated August 10, 2026