Make a fool of yourself.

Make a fool of yourself; make a laughingstock

1. Young man, sit down and be quiet for a while; There are plenty of opportunities to make a fool of yourself before you die.

Young man, sit down and don't move; You will have many opportunities to make a fool of yourself before you die.

2. Look in the magic mirror: Look at you, sneaky, humiliating, with long hair and putting on airs. How can you come out with me and wander the rivers and lakes?

Look at your character, sneaking around and unkempt. Why did you come out with me to wander the Jianghu?

They should have tolerated many similar situations and tried to cover them up when they found plagiarism without too much punishment. Maybe they don't want to make a fool of themselves.

They have to put up with a lot. When they find it, they cover it up without serious punishment, probably because they don't want to lose face.