expose ignorance
Frequency: 6.96.5 per million words
To reveal someone's lack of knowledge, often to their embarrassment.
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- His question seemed designed to expose my ignorance on the subject.
- The debate only served to expose the politicians' ignorance of economic issues.
- She was careful not to expose her ignorance during the meeting.
- Public discussions can often expose widespread ignorance about scientific facts.
- The teacher hoped the assignment would expose any remaining ignorance in the students' understanding.
- He feared that asking too many questions would expose his ignorance.
- The documentary aimed to expose the ignorance surrounding mental health.
- It's unwise to speak confidently when you might expose your own ignorance.
- The internet has a way of quickly exposing ignorance on various topics.
- Critics sought to expose the leader's ignorance of the local customs.