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take the cake
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1.
United States
United Kingdom
informal
colloquial
To be the most remarkable, extreme, or outstanding example of a particular quality, often used disparagingly to indicate excess or absurdity.
To surpass others in a way that provokes surprise, disapproval, or incredulity.
2.
United States
United Kingdom
informal
colloquial
exclamatory
An expression of surprise, annoyance, or disbelief at some action or situation; roughly, 'that is astonishing (in a negative way)'.
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