simple past tense of take the mickey

past participle of take the mickey

present participle of take the mickey

(Australia, informal) The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), situated in Melbourne, Australia

(literally) On the head. / (figuratively) Inside the head. / (informal) In the brain or in the mind.

(idiomatic) To appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.

(idiomatic) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

(cricket, informal, almost always in the negative) To score a run.

(idiomatic, intransitive or transitive) To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.

(UK, idiomatic) Directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.