taking the mick

Taking the mick/mike/michael are variants of "Taking the mickey" which is Cockney Rhyming Slang. In full it is "Taking the Mickey Bliss" rhyming with... taking the piss meaning to poke fun at someone either humorously or aggressively. Sometimes reworded to "extracting the michael"

Are you taking the mick/mickey? (extracting the michael)
Calm down, I'm just taking the mick/mickey.
Relax, he's only taking the mick/mickey.

by Shutey July 15, 2018

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taking the l

In simple terms the following "taking the L" is having to be the loser or taking the loss in any situation.

Tonya : "bout to fail finals week & taking the L with me".

by MI$$.MONEY April 7, 2016

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taking the Regi

taking excessive sick days off work in persuit of lesuire activities

taking 3 days off work each week to go fishing or playing computer games

by Adolf,Sumo,and Grippy July 14, 2004

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taking the mickey

Joking, doing something without intent.

Making fun of someone or something.

A less offensive way of saying taking the piss.

"That was funny!"
Her prominent eyes swam with tears as she gasped for breath, staring at Ron. Utterly nonplussed, he looked around at the others, who were now laughing at the expression on Ron's face and at the ludicrously prolonged laughter of Luna Lovegood, who was rocking backwards and forwards, clutching her sides.
"Are you taking the mickey?" said Ron, frowning at her.
"Baboon's … backside!" she choked, holding her ribs. -Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

by Cassi S. August 6, 2005

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Taking the hit

When one brave man sacrifices himself for the greater good of the team.

Taking the hit. Round 1.

Guys: Wow those girls are hot, but they've got that DUFF with them. Someone's gonna have to take the hit.

Hero: I'll do it.

(Thus the hit was taken so all could prosper)

by DUB_King March 26, 2009

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