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