take the cake

VERB

bring home the bacon

Synonyms

WEAK

bear the palm work for money

VERB

score

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish connect gain get notch pull off rack up reach win

STRONG

amass arrive attain flourish impress procure prosper realize secure thrive triumph

WEAK

chalk up gain advantage hit pay dirt luck out make a killing make an impression make the grade put over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart fail forfeit leave lose miss pass

STRONG

give up languish neglect

WEAK

mend smooth

VERB

triumph

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer dominate flourish overcome overwhelm prevail prosper sweep thrive trounce win

STRONG

best sink subdue vanquish

WEAK

beat the game beat the system blow away carry the day come out on top get last laugh strike it big take it all win hands down win out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit languish lose surrender yield

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If there was an award for the most wellness-focused couple in Los Angeles, Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia would take the cake.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

"The attorney general’s lawyers have often appeared frustrated during this trial, but this morning’s session may take the cake," wrote the Times' Kate Christobek, who was reporting from the courthouse.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2023

The streets of Seattle take the cake for the worst, possibly in the nation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

However, there were many who were pleased to see the "American Idol" judge take the cake as well.

From Fox News • Apr. 19, 2021

When he saw the little boy take the cake, he should've just ignored it.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

take the cake

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