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make an ass of yourself

(slang)

to behave in a way that makes you or an organization look foolish I have made an ass of myself more times than I can count.

Usage notes: also make an ass of itself: Our own party made an ass of itself during the last campaign.

See also: ass, make, of

make an ass of yourself

to behave in a silly way Simon drank too much and made a complete ass of himself at the party.

See also: ass, make, of