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UK//jʊəːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi lʊk bæd//US//jʊr ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi lʊk bæd//

Meaning of You're making me look bad

You are causing others to see me in a negative light.

In simple words: You are causing people to see me negatively.

You're making me look bad in a sentence

  • You're making me look bad in front of our boss.
  • I can't believe you're making me look bad at this party!
  • Stop making me look bad; I didn't even do anything wrong.
  • You're making me look bad with your constant complaints.
  • By sharing that story, you're making me look bad again.

How to use You're making me look bad

Used in informal conversations when someone feels they are being embarrassed or misrepresented by another person. Avoid in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone wearing a bad outfit because of a friend's choice.

Related words

Collocations with You're making me look bad

  • make me look bad
  • look bad in front
  • look bad on social media

Synonyms for You're making me look bad

  • You're embarrassing me
  • You're ruining my reputation
  • You're making me seem foolish
  • You're reflecting badly on me

Common mistakes with You're making me look bad

  • Misused in formal contexts.
  • Confused with 'You make me look good'.
  • Omitted 'you're' in casual speech.

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Frequently asked questions about You're making me look bad

What does You're making me look bad mean?

You are causing people to see me negatively.

What is the definition of You're making me look bad?

You are causing others to see me in a negative light.

How do you use You're making me look bad in a sentence?

You're making me look bad in front of our boss.

Can you give another example of You're making me look bad?

I can't believe you're making me look bad at this party!

What are synonyms for You're making me look bad?

Common alternatives include You're embarrassing me, You're ruining my reputation, You're making me seem foolish, You're reflecting badly on me.

What words go with You're making me look bad?

It commonly pairs with make me look bad, look bad in front, look bad on social media.

What are common mistakes when using You're making me look bad?

Misused in formal contexts. Confused with 'You make me look good'. Omitted 'you're' in casual speech.

How do you pronounce You're making me look bad?

US: //jʊr ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi lʊk bæd//, UK: //jʊəːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ mi lʊk bæd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're making me look bad formal or informal?

"You're making me look bad" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You're making me look bad?

Used in informal conversations when someone feels they are being embarrassed or misrepresented by another person. Avoid in formal situations.