English · Slang Attested

extract the Michael

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Meaning · English

Synonym of take the mickey.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Examples

We've had some fun this month extracting the Michael from the Software Editor. Playing on his kind, easy going temperament we handed him a copy of Firebird's Don't Buy This and persuaded him that it was a collection of megabrill games.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “extract the Michael” mean?

Synonym of take the mickey.

Is “extract the Michael” formal or informal?

extract the Michael is generally humorous, slang.

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