Sentence examples for make light of from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "make light of" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used when you want to express that someone is treating a serious issue as if it is insignificant or not important. For example: Alice tried to make light of the situation, but her friends could see the gravity of the issue.
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make light of
verb
To regard without due seriousness; to joke or disregard inappropriately.
- I wish you wouldn't make light of the matter, when it obviously means a great deal to him.
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