Take The Mickey Edit Meaning

1.

To make fun of someone or something, often to mock in a satirical way, or to attempt to fool someone in a manner of telling them an outrageous story.

Often used also to cast doubt on the truth of a statement.

A:"You know, the timers on British nuclear bombs were so bad in the 50's, they thought of filling them with chickens to keep them warm enough"

B:"WHAT! Are you taking the mickey?"

C:" Well, you parked in just the right place here, didn't you?"

A:" Instead of taking the mickey, just find me a big rock to chock the wheels with . . "