Taking the piss

phr.

Heard in Armagh and Dublin

Mocking someone, joking, or exaggerating wildly to wind a person up.

In use

Ah stop, yer takin the piss out of me now with that price!

Posh English

Cease this at once, you are pulling my leg most egregiously regarding that tariff!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Taking the mickeyTo joke or tease someone; also known as taking the piss.
  • Rippin' the pissMaking fun of someone heavy/Taking the piss/Slaggin' (Often if you went a bit too far).
  • PissAdult term for urine, if one goes on the piss one is heading out for a few beverages…
  • Wind and piss like the tailor's catA person who is all talk and no action. Associated with Ballinure.
  • Taking one for the teamRemoving the less attractive girl from the equation to let your friend have free rein…
  • Bita jestHaving a bit of fun or taking the piss.