Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take the cake

(idiomatic, euphemistic) Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.

(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) To be especially good or outstanding. / (idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) To be particularly bad, objectionable, or egregious.

(of textiles) Having the fibres dyed before they are formed into cloth.

(idiomatic) An exclamation used to introduce especially new, important, surprising, or recent developments.

Within the letter of the law but not the spirit of the law.

(idiomatic, archaic) To rob Peter to pay Paul; that is, to borrow money from one person to pay another.

(idiomatic) To acknowledge someone; to give someone respect or attention; to tip one's hat

(rare) A man, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.

(idiomatic) At that very moment. / (idiomatic) Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. / (idiomatic) In a particular place.