look foolish
Example Sentences
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He was not afraid to look foolish as he learned, and as he learned, he taught his audience.
From Salon • Aug. 20, 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
Asked about his approach against Chapman’s slider, Carroll said almost defiantly, “I’d rather look foolish executing my plan than just be up there scared.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023
Kf2!!, making Black’s queen look foolish as 8…Qxe4??
From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023
Such explanations look foolish after Pascal, but not before.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
