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Taking the mickey
Used when friends jokingly tease each other in conversation.
Literal Meaning
To take away or seize something belonging to someone named Mickey
Actual Meaning
Mocking, teasing, making fun of
Examples in Context

'Are you taking the mickey?' (Translation: Are you making fun of me?)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Same as taking the piss
  • 2Mocking someone
  • 3British phrase
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mocking
teasing
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