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make light of

The correct spelling is make light of.

How to pronounce make light of

verb

Say it like: Mak-e l-it -of

The correct spelling is make light of. To regard without due seriousness; to joke about. For example: "I wish you wouldn't make light of the matter, when it obviously means a great deal to him."

Usage Examples

I wish you wouldn't make light of the matter, when it obviously means a great deal to him.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To regard without due seriousness; to joke about.

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