Idioms, what do they mean?

[Scriveyn]

Nice, but of course entirely ficticious.

[Scriveyn]

I have been wondering about "to take the mickey out of someone"

Here's a website (Take our word for it) from people who know their etymology. Sadly it is very rarely updated these days.

It's rhyming slang. The original was to take the piss which means "to deride, to make fun of". Mike (or Mickey) Bliss is rhyming slang for "piss" so, applying the usual rhyming slang rules, we substitute Mickey Bliss for piss then drop the rhyming portion. Hence, to take the Mickey.
http://www.takeourword.com

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Scriveyn

I have been wondering about "to take the mickey out of someone"

Here's a website (Take our word for it) from people who know their etymology. Sadly it is very rarely updated these days.

Give them a 30-day free trial membership in The Cellar.
I'm sure resident Dwellars can update and set everything straight with no trouble.