look foolish
Example Sentences
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Backing down from his promise made him look foolish, and if he hadn’t, he might have been the one to end up in handcuffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He was not afraid to look foolish as he learned, and as he learned, he taught his audience.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024
I always try to make the generous assumption about awards season voters, which sometimes makes me look foolish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
We don’t dance as much as we could, or as much as we want to, because we’re afraid to look foolish.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2023
But no one wanted to look foolish on their first day either.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
