Microphone in noisy places

HI,
I would like to know what is the best/cheapest microphone or type of microphone to be used in noisy places. As well as possible I don't want that the other person to listen to the noise of the place where I am.

I googled it, frankly all you need is one that is noise cancelling if it's continuous and directional so it only picks up your voice. Pick whichever one looks best for you, unless you go into specifics as to the exact environment it's very difficult to determine what you woudl need!
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