That rude comment really takes the biscuit.
take the biscuit
idiomTo be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.
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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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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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 the biscuit
To be of no further use; to be near death.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.