[Idiom] Make A Fool <Out> Of

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Samantha293

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a) "He made a fool of himself."
b) "He made a fool out of himself."

Is it possible that one is more correct than the other, or are they both okay?
 

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They're both OK, but the first is better as out is redundant.

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They're both OK, but the first is better as out is redundant.

Rover

I'm rather pleased to see my understanding confirmed by a teacher! :-D
 
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