make nonsense of
make (a) nonsense of (something)
To treat something serious or important in a silly or ridiculous manner; to make a mockery of something. The candidate has been making a nonsense of the whole political process, but for some reason many voters feel that that is just what's needed. I don't appreciate you making nonsense of this class with your rude remarks and obnoxious behavior.
See also: make, nonsense, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make nonsense of something
to make something appear to be silly or nonsensical. You are just making nonsense of everything I have tried to do. Your statement makes nonsense of everything you have said before.
See also: make, nonsense, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
make nonsense (or a nonsense) of
reduce the value of something to a ridiculous degree.See also: make, nonsense, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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