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look foolish

NOUN

egg on one's face

Synonyms

WEAK

abashment chagrin embarrassment mortification red face self-consciousness shame

Example Sentences

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He was not afraid to look foolish as he learned, and as he learned, he taught his audience.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

Now, it’s Purdy, an AP NFL MVP finalist who overcame all the odds and continues to make critics look foolish.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

We don’t dance as much as we could, or as much as we want to, because we’re afraid to look foolish.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Then usually the best remedy is to back off — do a flip-flop — even if it does make you look foolish.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“I will not see Madoc made to look foolish because of your mistakes.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black