Idiom: make believe
Meaning
Idiom: make believe
- pretend or imagine something is real
Example sentences
— When I was a kid I used to make believe I was a dog and I even ate from my dog’s dish a few times.
— I know you don’t like my friend Janie but since it’s my birthday, can you make believe you do just for tonight?
— I asked my kids what they were arguing about and they said they were make believing they were married like my husband and I.
— My father died two years ago but whenever I don't know what to do about a situation, I simply make believe he is advising me and it always helps.
— I have a feeling my boyfriend make believed he liked the prom I bought so I'll exchange it for one that's more conservative.
— Can you please focus? You're always make believing the most ridiculous problems that would never happen.
— I know you don't feel confident but you have to make believe you are to close sales.
— The athlete confessed his college success was largely due to make believing he was already a professional basketball player since he was in high school.
Synonyms
- play the part
- play-act
- act as though
- make like
Download your free illustrated idioms eBook!
Want to expand your idiom knowledge even further? Download our free eBook, '25 Illustrated Idioms,' to learn more useful expressions with fun visuals that make understanding idioms a breeze. Sign up now to get your free copy!
You might like these idioms
More idioms will be added in the future so check back frequently or sign-up for my free newsletter to learn about new updates to my website.
- Home Page ›
- Idioms List ›
- Idiom: make believe
