(idiomatic, figuratively) Having risen to a very high level or amount.

(idiomatic, usually with "on") To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.

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

(idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

(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.