kid about
kid (one) about (something)
To tease one about something, especially by deceiving or misleading them. Relax, I was just kidding you about having a pop quiz today. Please don't kid your brother about monsters in the closet. You know how easily he gets scared at night.
See also: kid
kid (oneself) about (something)
To delude oneself about something, especially due to one's own desires or self-interests. I'll admit that you've done better than anyone expected, but don't kid yourself about your chances of winning this election. The boss is kidding herself about the viability of this plan.
See also: kid
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
kid someone about someone or something
to tease someone about someone or something. You wouldn't kid me about Jody, would you? Please don't kid me about my long hair!
See also: kid
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- kid (one) about (something)
- taunt (one) with (something)
- taunt with
- make game of (someone or something)
- take (something) in good part
- take something in good part
- make sport of (someone or something)
- tease out