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Idioms: Take the Biscuit (UK) / Take the Cake (US)

Take the Biscuit (UK) means very poor quality, causing objections. Take the Cake (US) means excellent, remarkable in a positive sense.

Take the Biscuit (UK)

Very poor quality, causing objections.

Examples

I've seen bad grammar, but this takes the biscuit.

She's been opening my letters – that really takes the biscuit.

Take the Cake (US)

Excellent, remarkable (in a positive sense).

Examples:

Thanks! You guys take the cake.

Once the party was over, everyone agreed that Elizabeth and her Harriet Tubman getup had taken the cake.

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