make (a) nonsense of something

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make (a) nonsense of something — idiom

1. To greatly reduce the value or effectiveness of something, or to make it seem ri

1.idiom
Definition

To greatly reduce the value or effectiveness of something, or to make it seem ridiculous.

Example

The new law makes a nonsense of all our previous efforts.

Did the scandal make nonsense of the company's promises?