How is the phrase auf den Arm nehmen translated from German to English

English translation
messing with you
phrase

Mit jemandem scherzen, statt ernst zu sein.

Joking with someone rather than being serious.

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  • Ganz ruhig, ich nehme dich nur auf den Arm. — Relax, I am only messing with you.

  • Er sagte, er habe dich nur auf den Arm genommen. — He said he was just messing with you.

  • Jedes Mal, wenn ich dich auf den Arm nehme, nimmst du es ernst. — Every time I am messing with you, you take it seriously.

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