1. To take someone joking in English, you can say "Make fun of someone" or "Play a joke on someone."
2. Another way to express this is by saying "Poke fun at someone" or "Tease someone."
3. You can also use phrases like "Mock someone" or "Get someone's goat" to indicate making fun of them.
4. In more casual contexts, you might hear phrases like "Bust someone's chops" or "Ride someone's case," which imply joking around.
5. If you want to be more formal, you could say "Engage in gentle humor at someone's expense" or "Find humor in someone's situation."
Remember, while joking around can be fun, it's important to ensure that the person you're making fun of is not hurt by your words. Always joke with good intentions and be considerate of others' feelings.
