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Meanings of take the mickey in English

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Usage of take the mickey in English
1
It's frowned upon to constantly take the mickey or slag off someone.
The Irish Times
2
We take the mickey out of each other, in a kind and caring way.
Radio NZ
3
I got on well with Rita, so knew that I could gently take the mickey.
The World According to Bob
4
He had a great sense of humour but would never set out to take the mickey.
The Guardian
5
I think she may be starting to take the mickey a bit but the CEO has her back.
Radio NZ
6
Politicians certainly hope not, but at least one adman reckons we should be able to take the mickey out of politicians.
Radio NZ
7
The good news is that he seems to recognise his reputation and is prepared to take the mickey out of himself.
The Irish Times
8
Glenn Hoddle posed for photographers outside a Disneyland castle here yesterday while back home the headlines continued to take the mickey.
The Irish Times
9
Why not ban clubs who take the mickey from entering the Uefa Cup if they qualify via the league or FA Cup?
The Guardian
10
I had to take the mickey out of myself before someone else did. His weight crept up until the scales hit 225kg.
News.com.au
11
I was watching Jinky beating all the players, and instead of scoring, going back to take the mickey and beat them again.
The Guardian
12
And was the BBC taking the mickey out of Chris Martin?
The Guardian
13
They really are taking the mickey out of us all.
The Guardian
14
Clay's version is all twisted-up burbling euphoria, although he may be taking the Mickey.
Radio NZ
15
Sometimes, they are taking the mickey out of me.
News.com.au
16
Simon looks at celebrity films - Tropic Thunder takes the mickey out of Hollywood blockbusters.
Radio NZ
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