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taking the piss 

It can just mean making fun of someone or something; it can mean blatantly flouting what one knows to be a rule or normally acceptable behaviour, just because one can get away with it; it can mean selfishly taking advantage of someone, or of a situation, or taking a liberty, especially one involving hogging all of what is understood to be a shared resource for oneself.
That's the eighth time you've been back to that all-you-can-eat buffet table and filled three plates, Dave. You're taking the piss now.
taking the piss by fiachdubh April 4, 2024
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Taking the piss [out of someone/something]

Making fun of someone or something, or kidding with someone about something.
You really won the lottery?

Naw, I'm just taking the piss.

are you taking the piss 

It's is a British term that people often use to say 'are you joking' or 'are you serious'. 'Piss' means 'urine'. Someone who takes the piss a lot is often called a 'piss take' since they 'take the piss'.
A:sorry I ain't got your money today mate

B: are you taking the piss!?

taking out the piss 

When a drunk person forgets how to English and tries to take the piss with his his drinking buddies
taking out the piss by PSUnited April 12, 2017

Taking a piss off the Hollywood sign 

Taking a piss off the Hollywood sign either is protesting the perfection wanted of people or physically urinating off said sign.
Man:”I went and got a drink.”
Man 2: “Oh no.”
Man: “Yeah I ended up Taking a piss off the Hollywood sign.”
Man 2: “Protesting?”
Man: “No... literally.”

are you takin the piss

originating in the UK, it means "are you kidding"
"hey there is werewolves out there"
"are you takin the piss?"