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
On any given night, he might make entire big-league lineups look foolish at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
He was not afraid to look foolish as he learned, and as he learned, he taught his audience.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024
“No, I do not. But they are going to look foolish for having done it.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
“The only thing you want to help me do is look foolish so you can get your revenge.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
