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takes the cake
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Etymology and Origins
Takes the Cake
An expression derived from the Cake Walking competitions of the Negroes in the southern states of the American Union. A cake is placed on the ground, and the competitors, male and female, walk around it in couples. Those who disport themselves most gracefully take the cake as their prize.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of takes the cake in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of takes the cake in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of takes the cake in a Sentence
I was curious what was inside and opened the bag. Inside was a shoebox, and inside the shoebox was the dress ! I couldn't believe it, my co-worker and I quickly grabbed some gloves and looked at the dress and took some pictures before putting it back in the box and heading over to the( University) Archives. Needless to say, I have found many interesting things in Gilbert Hartke during my time at Catholic University, but I think this one takes the cake !
I never have seen such passion from something in the community... this takes the cake. I'm still getting emails !
Ever since he went into congestive heart failure he’s done some really kooky stuff, and this one takes the cake.
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