Make Light Of

B2 8+

Synonyms of make light of

Antonyms of make light of

Collocations of make light of

serious situation
Frequency: 70 %

She made light of the serious situation, causing some concern among her friends.

dangerous conditions
Frequency: 60 %

He always makes light of the dangerous conditions at work, but we know it's not safe.

important issues
Frequency: 50 %

The politician made light of the important issues facing the country, much to the dismay of the public.

personal struggles
Frequency: 45 %

She tends to make light of her personal struggles, preferring to keep things light-hearted.

mental health
Frequency: 35 %

It's not healthy to make light of mental health issues, as they can be very serious.

Idiomatic Expressions for make light of

  • Phrase: not make light of
    Meaning: to take something seriously
    Usage: He did not make light of the risks involved in the project.