make a monkey of
Example Sentences
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Across France last week, doctors were trying to make a monkey of the government-controlled health-insurance system.
From Time Magazine Archive
A voice: "Ah need no pussuading that, whethuh o' not a monkey made a man of himself, a man kin make a monkey of himself."
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well, Ed, I don't mind takin' a long chanct—but I sure don't aim to let any man make a monkey of me."
From The Ridin' Kid from Powder River by Brinkerhoff, R. M.
Don't try to make a monkey of me.
From The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits by Patchin, Frank Gee
Now, Marcus, I'll put up my arm for a pole; make a monkey of yourself.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 8 Animal and Nature Stories by Patten, William
