make a monkey out of

1. see under make a fool of.

Example Sentences

Kim will make a monkey out of Don, just as Mueller will.

From New York Times

“Evolution mama,” it goes, “don’t you make a monkey out of me.”

From New York Times

‘Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn’t a monkey to start with.’

From Literature

“They can make a monkey out of me as long as I get some money.”

From New York Times

He pulled the door open again and, waving his hat in the air said, "You pikers will never git another chance to make a monkey out of me," and slammed the door.

From Project Gutenberg