make light of
Example Sentences
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Kaufman stressed: "The defence does not disrespect the soul of any deceased person, nor does it make light of the loss of life."
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
It’s frustrating that our leaders have used social media to make light of a very serious issue that affects people’s lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
That’s not to make light of the interactive experience — which is among the most fun and inspiring activities for children at a local cultural institution — just to note that it’s a fun perk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
X owner Elon Musk and other executives at xAI—the artificial intelligence company that now owns X Corporation—appeared to make light of the matter before acknowledging that they needed to “tighten our gaurdrails.”
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026
Gimli the dwarf alone wore openly a short shirt of steel-rings, for dwarves make light of burdens; and in his belt was a broad-bladed axe.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
