Interacties - Spot & Ridiculis

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over spot en ridicule, zoals "laughing stock" en "poke fun at".

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to make a monkey (out) of somebody

[Zinsdeel]

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .

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to poke fun at somebody or something

[Zinsdeel]

to make fun of a person or thing in order to make them look silly

Ex: The children like poke fun at their teacher's quirky habits .

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to take the mick out of somebody

[Zinsdeel]

to tease a person by copying what they do, trick them into believing something, etc., often in a way that is not friendly

Ex: The comedian's stand-up routine was renowned for taking the mick out of societal norms and poking fun at cultural stereotypes.

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laughing stock

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or thing so silly or ridiculous that everyone makes fun of

lachnummer, mikpunt van spot

Ex: Becoming the laughing stock of the office was the last thing he wanted , so he double-checked his presentationHet **lachertje** van het kantoor worden was het laatste wat hij wilde, dus controleerde hij zijn presentatie nog eens.

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at one's expense

[Zinsdeel]

(particularly of a joke) in a way that causes harm to someone or makes them embarrassed

Ex: Mocking someone 's misfortune or mistakes is never funny , especially when it 's at their expense.

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to make a crack

[Zinsdeel]

to offer a humorous or witty comment, often with the aim of ridiculing disrespecting someone or something

Ex: When he's in a good mood, he'll make a crack about anything and everything, keeping us entertained all day.

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to break one's stones

[Zinsdeel]

to persistently and relentlessly bother, tease, or annoy someone, often in a playful or mocking manner

Ex: I ca n't stand it when he 's always trying break my stones with his sarcastic remarks .

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