Take the piss
Informal Depends on context
What it really means
A ruder version of "taking the mickey" — making fun of someone. It can also mean treating someone unfairly: "£8 for a coffee? They're taking the piss." Contains a mild swear word, so avoid it in polite settings.
Chinese explanation
比 taking the mickey 更粗俗的说法，意思是取笑某人；也可以表示"太过分了"，比如"一杯咖啡8镑？简直离谱"。含轻微粗口，正式场合不要用。
Example conversation
A: They want a 200 quid deposit just to view the room.
B: They're taking the piss, mate. Walk away.
A：他们光看房就要收200镑押金。
B：这也太离谱了，哥们儿。别理他们。
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