make like
English
Etymology
Originally a US regionalism; compare earlier make as if.
Verb
- (colloquial, chiefly US, with clause) To behave as though.
- 2004, Hannah Pool, "The new black", The Guardian, 3 Jan 2004:
- Make like we're getting married and repeat after me, "2004 is the year I will moisturise daily".
- 2004, Hannah Pool, "The new black", The Guardian, 3 Jan 2004:
- (colloquial, chiefly US, with a noun) To behave in the manner of.
- 1947, "The Great Salesman", Time, 10 Feb 1947:
- In his office is an eight-foot bull whip; Ed likes to snap it around and make like a slave-driver.
- 1947, "The Great Salesman", Time, 10 Feb 1947: