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make as if to

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make as if to do something

to behave in a way that seems to show you will do something She made as if to run away, then stopped and stood still.

See also: if, make

make as if to do something

to make a movement which makes people think you are going to do a particular thing She made as if to reach for the gun.

See also: if, make