make like
phrase
US, informal
1
: to pretend to be (someone or something)
He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage.
2
: to act in a way that does not show one's true feelings
He made like he didn't care.
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“Make like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20like. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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