Meaning of the word "make light of" in English

What does "make light of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make light of

US /meɪk laɪt əv/
UK /meɪk laɪt əv/

Idiom

to treat something serious as if it were not important

Example:
He tried to make light of his injury, but it was clearly serious.
It's not something to make light of; we need to address this issue seriously.