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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- Social media in general has proved the perfect place to mercilessly take the mickey out of some of the more amusing mishearings.
Social media in general has proved the perfect place to mercilessly take the mickey out of some of the more amusing mishearings.