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to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others
Ex: He thought he could outsmart us, but we ended up making a monkey of him in the negotiation.
to make fun of a person or thing in order to make them look silly
Ex: The children like to poke fun at their teacher's quirky habits.
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.
laughing stock
[名词]
a person or thing so silly or ridiculous that everyone makes fun of
笑柄, 嘲笑的对象
Ex: Becoming the laughing stock of the office was the last thing he wanted , so he double-checked his presentation成为办公室的**笑柄**是他最不希望发生的事情，所以他仔细检查了他的演示文稿。
at one's expense
[短语]
(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 done at their expense.
to make a crack
[短语]
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.
to persistently and relentlessly bother, tease, or annoy someone, often in a playful or mocking manner
Ex: I can't stand it when he's always trying to break my stones with his sarcastic remarks.
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