How is the word подкалывать translated from Russian to English

English translation
take the mickey
phrase

По-доброму подшучивать над кем-то.

To make fun of someone in a light way.

Examples with “подкалывать”

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  • Меня подкалывают из-за акцента. — They're taking the mickey out of my accent.

  • Не подкалывай его, он старается. — Don't take the mickey, he's trying.

  • Он подкалывает вообще всех. — He takes the mickey out of everyone.

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