take the piss

Language: en

Meaning: Totease,ridiculeormock(someone)(without of).1987, Judy Vermorel,Sex Pistols: the inside story‎[2], page16:You know, cos he was liketaking the piss out ofthem and theytook the piss out ofhim.1999, Carole Zucker,In the company of actors: reflections on the craft of acting‎[3], page152:A lot of that stuff that peopletake the piss out ofall the time is actually useful.; To subject those present toteasing,ridiculeormockery, or to showcontempt.2008, Will Swanton,Some Day: Inside the Dream Tour and Mick Fanning's 2007 Championship Win‎[4]:He's either taking it easy ortaking the pissby arriving at the eleventh hour.; To beoutrageouslyunreasonable.I've got three exams on the same day! That'staking the piss!

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