make as if

Idioms  

1. Also, make as though; make like. Behave as if, pretend that. For example, Jean made as if she really liked the soup, or Dad made as though he had not heard them, or She makes like she's a really important person. The first two usages date from the early 1500s; the third, a colloquialism, dates from the late 1800s.

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Example Sentences

“The policies have been made as if there were no women or children,” she said.

From Seattle Times

At a landing, Goodman turned around and made as if he was going to hit Jensen with the baton.

From Washington Post

“Time will tell if my participation will matter,” she said, “but I make as if it does.”

From New York Times

“I’m concerned spending decisions are made as if money is no object,” Lt.

From Los Angeles Times

That is the category of orange wines, white wines made as if they were reds, macerated with their skins until they take on an amber tinge.

From New York Times

Related Words

• imitate
• impersonate
• purport
• suppose