take the mickey
US /teɪk ðə ˈmɪki/
・UK /teɪk ðə ˈmɪki/
B2
phr.v.To tease or mock someone in a humorous way.
He constantly takes the mickey out of my accent.
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5 Common British English Expressions (Episode 2)
- Now we have number 4, which is to take the Mickey.
Now we have number 4, which is to take the Mickey.
- to take the mickey
to take the mickey
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- Uh, today Steve Wilson is—I mean—we were going to take the Mickey out and say, "Steve Wilson's here to make your summer holiday even better with his top travel gadget." What you got?
Uh, today Steve Wilson is—I mean—we were going to take the Mickey out and say, "Steve Wilson's here to make your summer holiday even better with his top travel gadget." What you got?