take the cake — to be the most remarkable, outrageous, or extreme example of something; to win first place or be the best
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be the most remarkable, outrageous, or extreme example of something; to win first place or be the best
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ðə keɪk/
Korean meaning: 가장 놀랍거나 극단적인 예가 되다; 최고가 되다, 1등을 하다
Korean pronunciation: 테**이**크 더 **케**이크
Example Sentences
- My boss's excuse for being three hours late really takes the cake - he said he was abducted by aliens!
- When it comes to messy rooms, my teenager's bedroom takes the cake.
- That restaurant's pizza takes the cake - it's absolutely delicious!
take the cake
NOUN//teɪk ðə keɪk//
to be the most remarkable, outrageous, or extreme example of something; to win first place or be the best
to be the most remarkable, outrageous, or extreme example of something; to win first place or be the best
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 미국에서 시작된 표현으로, 케이크가 경품이나 상으로 주어지던 관습에서 유래되었습니다. 특히 'cakewalk'라는 춤 경연대회에서 우승자가 케이크를 받았던 것과 관련이 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss's excuse for being three hours late really takes the cake - he said he was abducted by aliens!”
“When it comes to messy rooms, my teenager's bedroom takes the cake.”
“That restaurant's pizza takes the cake - it's absolutely delicious!”
“His attempt to impress his date by cooking took the cake - he burned water!”
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