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July 10, 2016 Word of the Day

make light of /ˈmeɪk ˈlaɪt əv/ idiom
make light of
/ˈmeɪk ˈlaɪt əv/
idiom
The woman is making light of the situation.
The woman is making light of the situation.
Definition of MAKE LIGHT OF

: to treat (something, such as a problem) in a joking way : to not be serious about (something important)

  • I don't mean to make light of this very serious issue.

  • He made light of his recent losses—but you could tell he was worried about them.

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