take the cake
превзойти самого себя (в лучшую или худшую сторону)
Edna was extremely cordial. Her friendliness took the cake.
Другие идиомы:
- take an oath
- take the words out of (someone's) mouth
- take a whack at (something)
- take up (something)
- take hold of (someone or something)
- take (something) up with (someone)
- take effect
- take part in (something)
- take the rap for (someone or something)
- take a trip
- take up (time)
- take one's time
- take the wind out of someone's sails
- take off one's hat to (someone)
- take a nosedive