Login
Interactions - Mockery & Ridicule
Master English idioms regarding mockery and ridicule, like "laughing stock" and "poke fun at".
Review
Flashcards
Quiz
to make a monkey (out) of somebody
[phrase]
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 .
to poke fun at somebody or something
[phrase]
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 .
to take the mick out of somebody
[phrase]
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
[noun]
a person or thing so silly or ridiculous that everyone makes fun of
Ex: Becoming the laughing stock of the office was the last thing he wanted , so he double-checked his presentation
at one's expense
[phrase]
(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.
to make a crack
[phrase]
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 break one's stones
[phrase]
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 .
| Interactions |
|---|
Download LanGeek app