Are u takin da mickey

exp.

Heard in Dublin

An incredulous exclamation used when someone is winding you up or pulling your leg.

In use

Ah here, are u takin da mickey out of me with dat price la?

Posh English

Good heavens, you are merely jesting with me regarding that preposterous price!

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