Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-take-the-cake
idiom
/təˈteɪk ðə keɪk/
Definition
To be the best or the most remarkable in a particular situation, often in a surprising or unexpected way.
Examples
- After hearing all the ridiculous excuses, that one really takes the cake!
- The movie was good, but the ending really took the cake as the best part.
Meaning
The expression is used to indicate that something is extraordinary or surpasses all others, especially in terms of absurdity or outrageousness.
Synonyms
- outdo
- top
- surpass
