How to Pronounce "take the biscuit"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪskət
TAYK thuh BIS-kuht
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪskɪt
TAYK thuh BIS-kit
Definition
This British expression is used when something is so surprising, annoying, or bad that it surpasses everything before; similar to saying 'that's the last straw.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪskət
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪskɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh BIS-kuht
UK
TAYK thuh BIS-kit
Listen in Context
When he blamed me for his own mistake, that really takes the biscuit.
You forgot my birthday, but losing my keys takes the biscuit.
After ruining my project, he wanted me to say thank you—that takes the biscuit.
You’ve heard some bad excuses before, but this one really takes the biscuit.