make (a) nonsense of something

Related to word: nonsense

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    To cause something to seem foolish, incorrect, or to undermine its validity or value.

    • The new policy completely disregards the findings of prior studies, making a nonsense of all the previous research.

    • The project's slow progress is making a nonsense of the original timeline and plans.

    • His actions completely contradict his stated principles, making a nonsense of his previous statements.