taken the cake

A form of take the cake — Used as an affirmation or accolade of someone occupying the top rank in a comparison or contest; to win or be the best (at).

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take the cake
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taken the cake,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20the%20cake.

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