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make like mainly american spoken phrase
to pretend to be something you are not

She makes like she’s the boss round here.

Thesaurus: to pretend to do or feel somethingsynonym
Main entry: make

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informal pretend to be; imitate

tell the whole group to make like a bird by putting their arms out

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make like
US informal
1 : to pretend to be (someone or something)

He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage.

2 : to act in a way that does not show your true feelings

He made like [=acted like] he didn't care.

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Main Entry:make

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • make like — mainly American spoken to pretend to be something you are not She makes like she s the boss round here …   English dictionary

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