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Meanings of take the cake in English

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Usage of take the cake in English
1
I take the cake box to the kitchen and cut three slices.
Love, life and linguine
2
When it comes to plain, downright pessimism, you take the cake.
The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign; Or, the Struggle to Save ...
3
Besides, I think it's time to take the cake out, Mab.
Daddy Takes Us to the Garden / The Daddy Series for Little Folks
4
When compared to that of the Scotland cricket team, the Springboks take the cake.
The South African
5
Dook, in my time I've seen some bright fellers, but you take the cake.
The Light of the Western Stars
6
Well, if this don't take the cake, I never heard the beat of it.
The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island; or, Marooned Among the Game-f...
7
A second South African sign was discovered and this one may just take the cake.
The South African
8
Of course going out with a girl called "O'Reilly" would take the cake.
Fine things
9
Well, of all the --fools that ever lived, these French Johnnies take the cake.
The Albert Gate Mystery / Being Further Adventures of Reginald B...
10
You've told some hot shit in your time, but that has to take the cake.
Nocturnal
11
Dutcha boy take the cake for flingin' hees boots.
The Rover Boys in the Jungle; Or, Stirring Adventures in Africa
12
She'd met some peculiar scholars over the years, but this one seemed to take the cake.
Darkness revealed
13
This take the cake, cried Rodier, laughing heartily.
Round the World in Seven Days
14
Stephen's thought was: 'Well, women take the cake.'
The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
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This year, these moments take the cake.
Ebony
16
Ye take the cake, Jerry.
The Outdoor Chums; Or, The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera...
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