takes 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take the cake
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takes the cake. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20the%20cake

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“takes the cake.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20the%20cake. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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

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