make a fool out of

make a fool out of (third-person singular simple present makes a fool out of, present participle making a fool out of, simple past and past participle made a fool out of)

1. (transitive) Alternative form of make a fool of
   • 2006, Zutons (lyrics and music), “Valerie”:

     Cos since I've come home, well my body's been a mess
     And I've missed your ginger hair and the way you dress
     Won't you come on over stop making a fool out of me?
     Why won't you come on over Valerie?