How to Pronounce "take the cake"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkeɪk
TAYK thuh KAYK
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈeɪk
TAYK thuh KAYK
Definition
To be the most extreme, surprising, or unusual example of something, often in a negative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkeɪk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh KAYK
UK
TAYK thuh KAYK
Listen in Context
She has done some strange things, but this really takes the cake.
I thought his last story was wild, but this one takes the cake.
If you think that's bad, wait until you hear this—it takes the cake.
I’ve seen a lot of weird stuff at work, but today’s email really takes the cake.