make like
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make like
Where it comes from
Originally a US regionalism; compare earlier make as if.
verb makes like · making like · made like · make as if
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To behave as though.
Make like we're getting married and repeat after me, "2004 is the year I will moisturise daily".
Similar: feint
- To behave in the manner of. In his office is an eight-foot bull whip; Ed likes to snap it around and make like a slave-driver.
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verb 1. (with clause) To behave as though.
| Español | hacer como que, hacer como si |
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verb 2. (with a noun) To behave in the manner of.
| Español | hacer de |
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