"Make .... out of oneself"

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Can I actually say "Don't make an ODDBALL out of yourself"?This idiom structure is so ubiquitous but I've never heard of it used with the word "oddball."Thanks in advance;)

GPY · Accepted Answer

It seems unusual with "oddball". This may be at least partly because "oddball" describes a permanent personality trait, not a condition resulting from a particular action controllable by the subject.

Maelstrom · Answer

GPYu

Then in exactly what words would you say in this situation?:)

THANKS!:)

Philip · Answer

maelstrom GPYuThen in exactly what words would you say in this situation?:)THANKS!:)

Don't make a fool of yourself. This indicates that the person you are addressing is not generally considered to be a fool but that he or she is acting like one now. Another term that could fit in a different situation is liar. (He made a liar of me...)

Maelstrom · Answer

Philip maelstrom GPYuThen in exactly what words would you say in this situation?:)THANKS!:)Don't make a fool of yourself. This indicates that the person you are addressing is not generally considered to be a fool but that he or she is acting like one now. Another term that could fit in a different situation is liar. (He made a liar of me...)

I don't think that's an exact alternative to what I'm trying to convey through that original sentence, as an oddball most definitely not equal to a FOOL, let alone LIAR.

Philip · Answer

maelstromI don't think that's an exact alternative to what I'm trying to convey through that original sentence, as an oddball most definitely not equal to a FOOL, let alone LIAR.

I wasn't certain that FOOL was the word you were looking for. Just trying to help. I realize that LIAR is not the word you wanted. I was just using it as an example of the construction you were using. Sorry I wasn't clearer.

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