make like

idiom

US, informal

: to pretend to be (someone or something)

He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage.

: to act in a way that does not show one's true feelings

He made like he didn't care.

Examples of make like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or make like nail artist Julia Diogo and layer a deep red polish over a black base. —

Mica Ricketts, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024 My go-to lazy girl hairstyles rotate between a top knot and high ponytail but my baby hairs and hairline cowlick love to make like Miley Cyrus and Can’t Be Tamed. —

Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024 Antonio Turco-Rivas, P, American Heritage senior: Turco-Rivas teamed with Talan Holiday to make like rough for the Patriots’ opponents. —

Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024 So, make like Oprah and slip your feet into these comfy sneakers, or scroll to shop similar styles that are also prime for travel. —

Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make like

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