Take the mickey
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To tease or mock gently, poking fun.
Origin
From 20th-century Britain, tied to Cockney; 'Mickey Bliss' rhymed 'piss,' slang by 1930s for mock. A 1939 'Punch' uses it for a jibe.
Usage Examples
- He's taking the mickey with that accent.
- She took the mickey out of his tie.
- Don't take the mickey; be nice!
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