make funny faces
Definition of make funny faces - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- The children make funny faces to make the baby laugh.
- We used to make funny faces during video calls.
- Don’t make funny faces while the photographer is counting down.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with funny
ulnar nerve at the elbow causing tingling when hit
I accidentally hit my funny bone on the table.
book containing humorous content
She loves reading a funny book before bed.
vague sense of unease or discomfort
I have a funny feeling about this place.
behave in a strange or suspicious way
She started to act funny when we asked about the money.
do not do anything dishonest or sneaky
Give me the money, and no funny business!
peculiar or unexpected in a humorous way
She always wears mismatched socks, she's funny that way.
used when something just said is coincidentally relevant
Funny you should say that, I was just thinking the same thing!
suddenly feel strange or unwell in body or emotions
I always go all funny when I see blood.
recognize the amusing aspect of something
He always tries to see the funny side of things.
make someone laugh or be amused
The comedian's joke really tickled my funny bone.
dishonest or suspicious activity
The manager warned against any funny business during the inventory check.
mentally unstable or behaving oddly
He acts funny in the head sometimes.
money obtained through dishonest methods
The scammer made a fortune with funny money.
person or thing seen as odd or endearing
She's a funny old thing, always talking to her plants.
life or the world seen as strange or unpredictable
It's a funny old world, isn't it?
section of a newspaper with comic strips
Every Sunday, I read the funny pages first.
strange or unusual, not humorous
Her behavior was funny peculiar, not funny ha-ha.
experience sudden dizziness or lightheadedness
She sometimes gets funny turns when standing up quickly.
become strange or not work properly
The TV started to go funny during the storm.
used to soften a critical comment
I'm not being funny, but your idea won't work.
indicates a situation is more serious than it seems
It's not even funny how much damage the storm caused last night.
extremely amusing or hilarious
The movie was screamingly funny and had everyone laughing.
extremely amusing or hilarious
The comedian's performance was too funny for words.
attempt to do something deceitful or suspicious
Don't try anything funny while I'm gone.
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- French:faire des grimaces, ...
- German:lustige Grimassen schneiden, ...
- Italian:fare smorfie, ...
- Spanish:hacer muecas, ...
- Portuguese:fazer caretas, ...
- Chinese:做鬼脸, ...
- Japanese:変な顔をする, ...
- Arabic:تَمَلْعَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת פַּרְצוּפִים מַצְחִיקִים, ...
- Russian:строить рожицы, ...
- Ukrainian:корчити смішні гримаси, ...
- Hindi:मज़ेदार चेहरे बनाना, ...
- Bengali:মুখভঙ্গি করা, ...
- Catalan:fer ganyotes, ...
- Czech:dělat legrační obličeje, ...
- Danish:lave sjove grimasser, ...
- Dutch:gekke bekken trekken, ...
- Greek:κάνω γκριμάτσες, ...
- Hungarian:grimaszokat vágni, ...
- Khmer:ធ្វើទឹកមុខកំប្លែង, ...
- Korean:우스운 표정을 짓다, ...
- Persian:شکلک درآوردن, ...
- Polish:robić śmieszne miny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fazer caretas, ...
- Romanian:a face grimase, ...
- Swedish:göra grimaser, ...
- Thai:ทำหน้าให้ตลก, ...
- Turkish:komik suratlar yapmak, ...
- Vietnamese:làm mặt xấu, ...
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