"Taking the Piss (Out of Someone)"
One of the more descriptive British sayings I've come across, "taking the piss" is often thrown around by good friends in relaxed settings (read: drunken mates at the pub) and refers to antagonistic teasing. Not to be confused with "piss off" (another beauty), this phrase usually refers to mocking or ridiculing someone. Unlike it's less offensive cousin "just kidding," this phrase is most often applied to jokes that raise the stakes. Lighthearted jokesters need not apply. Those who frequently use this phrase are often secretly plagued by crippling insecurity masquerading as humourous bravado.
5 out of 5 crumpets
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