Interactions - Mockery & Ridicule

Master English idioms regarding mockery and ridicule, like "laughing stock" and "poke fun at".

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

Ex: Do n't let him make a monkey out of you with his tricks and pranks .

to [poke] fun at {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

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to [take] the (mick|mickey) out of {sb} [phrase]

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

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laughing stock [noun]

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

Ex: She did n't want to be the laughing stock of the school , so she practiced her speech tirelessly .

at {one's} expense [phrase]

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

Ex: They played a prank on him at his expense , but he took it in good spirits and laughed along with them .

to [make] a crack [phrase]

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

Ex: Even in serious situations , he manages to make a crack to ease the tension .

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

Ex: She keeps asking me the same question over and over , and it 's starting to break my stones .