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
(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
(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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