take the biscuit
To be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That rude comment really takes the biscuit.”
“I have dealt with many delays, but this three-hour wait really takes the biscuit.”
“While the entire performance was mediocre, the lead actor forgetting his lines during the final act truly takes the biscuit.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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bite the biscuit
To undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility; bite the bullet.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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have one's name taken
To receive a yellow card.
Last updated August 10, 2026