take the piss out of

phrase

British, informal + impolite
: to make fun of or laugh at (someone or something)
He took the piss out of me about my tattoo.

Examples of take the piss out of in a Sentence

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Well, the general rule is to never punch down and to only take the piss out of people who can take it. — Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024 Learning to take the piss out of themselves is at the core of Yard Act’s transition to album two. — Jenessa Williams, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2024 That’s the true ensemble, to go and share a drink and share a laugh and take the piss out of each other. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2021

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“Take the piss out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20piss%20out%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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