take the cake
превзойти самого себя (в лучшую или худшую сторону)
Edna was extremely cordial. Her friendliness took the cake.
Другие идиомы:
- take (something) in stride
- as nutty as a fruitcake
- take one's hat off to (someone)
- take it easy
- take inventory
- take a hint
- take to (someone or something)
- take (someone) hostage
- take off after (someone or something)
- take (someone) at his or her word
- take notice of (something)
- take a stand on (something)
- take (something) out on (someone or something)
- take the edge off (something)
- take a potshot at (someone or something)