make a mockery of

make a mockery (out) of (something)

To treat something in a way that shows contempt for it, or makes it seem foolish. As usual, Hal made a mockery of the assignment, starting every sentence with the letter Y for no reason. I'm afraid that the pop star's candidacy has made a mockery out of this election.
See also: make, mockery, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a mockery of something

to make a deliberate parody or a poor imitation of something. What a mess. You made a mockery of the task. You have made a mockery of my position!
See also: make, mockery, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • make a mockery (out) of (something)
  • make a mockery of something
  • mockery
  • make nonsense of
  • make nonsense of something
  • make (a) nonsense of (something)
  • parted
  • a fool and his money are soon parted
  • fool and his money are soon parted
  • fool and his money are soon parted, a
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Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes on Tuesday said that he would seek the cancellation of the Duterte Youth party-list's registration as it continues to make a mockery of election laws and also tarnishes the name of the President.
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"By not publishing the document now, the minister [Batt O'Keeffe] continues to make a mockery of the Dail and the right of all interested parties to see the various proposals that he is making in regard to funding higher education."
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