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Anonymous

Oct 30, 2024

“tops the cake” or “takes the cake”?

Is it correct to say something "tops the cake" or "takes the cake" when you want to express that something is the most significant or noteworthy? For example, I have seen many things, but this really takes the cake.

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These are two separate expressions. "Takes the cake" means to win the top prize through luck, rather than any particular merit, as in the winner of a cake walk. "Tops the cake" means to put the finishing touches on a project that make it look good -- without necessarily contributing to the main value of the project.

Neither is appropriate to describe the most important item.

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"tops the cake" or "takes the cake"?

Is it correct to say something "tops the cake" or "takes the cake" when you want to say something is the most important.

For example: I have seen lots of things but this tops the cake.

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Anonymous

Feb 22, 2025

It must be local sayings, Ive never heard most of these. But then again I speak using the King's English and listen to opera in the loo. I'm going to clear the room! I laughed when I heard this - Who exactly is in there with ye?

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