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Take-the-michael Definition

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verb
(intransitive) Alternative form of take the mickey, usually considered more polite.
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Take-the-michael Is Also Mentioned In

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Words Starting With

TTATAK

Words Ending With

LELAEL

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Words Starting With T and Ending With L

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16 Letter Words16 Letter Words Starting With T16 Letter Words Ending With L

Words Near Take-the-michael in the Dictionary

  • take the initiative
  • take the l
  • take the long view
  • take-the-law-into-one-s-own-hands
  • take-the-lead
  • take-the-liberty
  • take-the-michael
  • take-the-offensive
  • take-the-pee
  • take-the-piss
  • take-the-pledge
  • take-the-plunge
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