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Make a joke of something

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Conversational TonePlay
Used casually among friends or in informal situations; may not be appropriate in serious contexts. SlideWhen he lost the game, Rob just made a joke of it to ease the tension.
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Not DismissivePlay
Be careful not to offend by belittling important issues when using this phrase. SlideI didn't mean to make a joke of your concerns; I was just trying to lighten the mood.
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Self-DeprecationPlay
Sometimes used to humorously acknowledge one's own shortcomings or errors. SlideI'm making a joke of myself today with all these clumsy mistakes!