make a monkey out of

Idioms  

1. see under make a fool of.

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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

“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

Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sometimes pitches can really make a monkey out of you.

From The Guardian