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take the cake in German

take the cake in German is den Vogel abschießen, nicht mehr zu toppen sein.

take the cake in German

den Vogel abschießen
verb
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, US) Used as an affirmation or accolade when one is deemed the top position in a comparison or contest; to win or be the best (at).
nicht mehr zu toppen sein
verb
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, US) Used as an affirmation or accolade when one is deemed the top position in a comparison or contest; to win or be the best (at).
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What is "take the cake" in German?

"take the cake" in German is den Vogel abschießen, nicht mehr zu toppen sein.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "take the cake": den Vogel abschießen, nicht mehr zu toppen sein.

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