LookItUpmake light of
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌmeɪk ˈlaɪt əv/
make light of means: To treat something serious as if it is unimportant, often by joking about it.
verb
NOT TAKE SERIOUSLYC1
To treat something serious as if it is unimportant, often by joking about it.
- He made light of the problem.
- She makes light of her pain so we won't worry.
- Why are you making light of such a serious mistake?
Questions about make light of
What does make light of mean?
To treat something serious as if it is unimportant, often by joking about it.
What is make light of in other languages?
Türkçe: hafife almak · Español: quitar importancia a · Français: minimiser · Deutsch: verharmlosen · Italiano: minimizzare · 日本語: 軽く見る
How do you pronounce make light of?
It is pronounced /ˌmeɪk ˈlaɪt əv/.
How do you use make light of in a sentence?
He made light of the problem. She makes light of her pain so we won't worry.
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